PHOTOS: Chamblee’s first paving project kicks in to high gear

CW Matthews Asphalt Milling Machine operator Ron Rowland grinds away old layers of pavement. TREY BENTON/THE POST

Chamblee, GA, April 20, 2017 – by Trey Benton – The City of Chamblee recently awarded their first paving contract since taking over the service from DeKalb, a $2.4 million contract with C.W. Matthews to pave 8 miles of City streets. Milling work is currently underway on Johnson Rd. The some 76 centerline miles in the City were surveyed with an IMS laser truck to create a condition index of Chamblee’s pavement conditions.

“We are very excited about this project,” said Mayor Eric Clarkson who stopped by the work zone after delivering his annual State of the City address to have a look at the progress. “This is the first paving project that will begin to correct some of the issues with our infrastructure.”

Mayor Eric Clarkson shakes hands with CW Matthews Asphalt Milling Machine operator Ron Rowland. TREY BENTON/THE POST

To minimize impacts, subdivision streets that are farthest from the I-85 bridge collapse zone will be paved first and a certified flagger will be in the area to handle traffic control. The City asks motorists to use caution while traveling through work zones, and watch for workers.

According to the City, paving on residential streets will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., while paving on North Shallowford Road will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The City notes that vehicles that are parked on the street when paving begins, it will be towed.

Residents are also asked to ensure their sprinkler system is not spraying into the road on the days crews are working, if applicable. Expect minor delays accessing the affected streets while crews are working. Secure any items hanging on walls, especially in the neighborhood areas, after milling and paving occurs a vibrating machine comes behind these two processes to tamp down these layers, and shaking may be felt in houses. Please secure any fragile items.

The City’s Web site will be integral in providing updates to the construction schedule and maps of effected areas. City staff will be working with homeowners’ associations and businesses throughout this process.

More information on the project can be found at www.chamblega.gov or by calling 770-986-5019.

Here are some photos of Thursday’s resurfacing efforts.

A CW Matthews Pilot Car leads motorists through the work zone. TREY BENTON/THE POST

The Asphalt Milling Machine grinds off old layers of roadway and a conveyor shoots the debris into a waiting dump truck. TREY BENTON/THE POST

Old asphalt being “shot in” to a dump truck. TREY BENTON/THE POST

CW Matthews Front End Loader Operator Mario Perez cleaning up after the Asphalt Milling Machine has made its pass. TREY BENTON/THE POST

Dump trucks from several hauling companies were lined up to receive a load of ground up asphalt. Show, a GA Highway Haulers truck being loaded. TREY BENTON/THE POST

It’s a happy day when streets are being repaved. Mayor Eric Clarkson shares a laugh with Ron Rowland of CW Matthews as he checks out the days work. TREY BENTON/THE POST