How can I get my street resurfaced/repaved?
Submit a Street Paving Service Request.Reporting Procedures:
What to Expect and When:
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The Streets Department will accept requests for repaving and review on a case-by-case basis.
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If the blocks are already scheduled for the year, the request will not be fulfilled until the scheduled date.
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On average, repavings took about 60 days last year.
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It may take longer, depending on the backlog.
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You Should Know:
The paving season begins in April and ends in November. The current schedule is in the pdf attached to this article. The resurfacing process begins with milling, which is the removal of the top layer of asphalt from the street. The time from milling to resurfacing will normally be within four weeks. This time can be lengthened due to bad weather. The Streets Department also coordinates with utilities. If the utility has street work scheduled for the street being resurfaced, the resurfacing will be scheduled after the utility does their work in the street, so that the new street surface is not disturbed.
To view the complete list for the Streets Department Planned Paving Program, visit http://www.philadelphiastreets.com/highways/paving.
To see what happens when a block gets repaved, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSPKsQpZ1KU.
Further Information:
There will be parking restrictions to allow crews to complete paving work. Temporary “No Parking” signs will say when cars should move. Moving your car prevents both towing and delays in the project. If your car is towed, it will be towed to a nearby street. Contact your local Police District for the location of the car. A complete list of Police Districts can be found here.
Customers are notified through the following means:
- Temporary “No Parking” signs. The Philadelphia Streets Department will post No Parking signs with specific dates and times when cars must be moved.
- The paving program schedule. Customers can check the schedule at any time at www.phila.gov/paving.
- Automated phone calls. Customers may receive a call about upcoming work in your area.
- Text messages and emails. Customers can sign up for customized alerts here.
- NextDoor posts. Announcements will be posted in affected neighborhoods. Learn more about NextDoor.
- Updates on social media. Customers can follow @PhilaStreets on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
