NOTICE
ROAD MAINTENANCE WORK

As part of the Hopkinton DPW’s continuing effort to perform cost-effective street maintenance, crack sealing operations will be performed beginning on Monday October 16th.  Crack sealing is an essential aspect of good pavement management program as this process protects against premature aging of asphalt pavements by preventing water infiltration into existing pavement cracks.

The following street sections are scheduled for crack sealing:

            Monday Oct 16^th          West Main St (School St to Upton Town Line)
            Tuesday Oct 17^th          Saddle Hill Rd (Stoney Brook Rd to Daniel Shay Rd)
            Wed-Fri Oct 18-20^th    Colburn, Hopkins & Valentine Rds

This year the Town, through use of an outside contractor will be utilizing a slightly different method of performing this work.  The method to be implemented is known as the Mulch Seal Crack Healing process.  With this process, residents will notice a fine mixture of organic and stone sand is applied over the cracks that are sealed.  This mixture is meant to prevent the crack seal material from tracking prior to curing and will also prevent material from adhering to vehicles.  This will result in a somewhat unsightly appearance on the roadway for a couple of days until the organic material dissipates. Should, after passing over these roads you find material on your vehicle, simply rinse it off with a garden hose.

Hopkinton DPW believes that utilization of the method described will result in both short and long-term pavement maintenance savings.  The process eliminates the “washboard” effect of conventional crack sealing. We request your patience during the brief period while the mulch material is spread on the roadway.