Paving Season Kicks Off, More Than 320 Miles of Roadway to Receive Maintenance

Paving season has officially started in the City of Phoenix. The Street Transportation Department, Street Maintenance Division, typically begins paving City streets in early spring, continuing through the fall. The paving schedule aligns with strategic pavement planning throughout the City as a part of the 5-Year Pavement Maintenance Program.

“In fiscal year 2025, the pavement maintenance program completed a substantial amount of pavement maintenance and replacement across the City,” said Rubben Lolly, Deputy Director of the Street Maintenance Division. “This resulted in 93 miles of repaved streets, and another 133 miles of other pavement resurfacing activities.”

In fiscal year 2026, the City of Phoenix anticipates more than 320 miles of streets will receive maintenance, including the completion of 60 miles of local street mill & overlay projects funded by the City’s General Obligation Bond Program. The goal is to match each roadway with the right treatment at the right time. This strategic approach extends the life of pavement and slows deterioration.

"Warmer seasonal weather plays a factor in when paving takes place, since asphalt is a temperature-sensitive, “hot mix” material that must remain workable in order to be installed correctly,” said Ryan Stevens, Engineering Manager for the Street Maintenance Division. “If the air or ground is too cool, the asphalt loses heat too rapidly, which can negatively impact long-term performance.”

The Pavement Maintenance Program is funded through state-shared gas taxes, the voter-approved Transportation 2050 program, and the City’s 2023 General Obligation Bond Program. Well-maintained roads are safer, quieter, and reduce vehicle wear and tear. This program reduces deferred maintenance needs and degradation of neighborhood streets.

In the off‑season months, engineers analyze ARAN van data, plan upcoming projects, and shift maintenance operations to tasks like crack sealing and preparing streets for the next year’s work.

The T2050 Plan is a 35-year, voter-approved plan to transform Phoenix’s infrastructure through a 0.7% sales tax, which includes a focus on enhancing street maintenance, bike lanes, and sidewalks.

For more information about paving in the City of Phoenix, and to track when and where projects are happening, visit Phoenix.gov/Pavement.