Germantown News

Beginning Monday, February 26, the City’s contractor will begin the second phase of the pavement reclamation project along Dogwood Road, from Birchton Drive to Elm Row Drive. 

The process involves milling away and recycling the existing asphalt, pulverizing and adding a cementitious material to the depth of 10 inches, then using large compaction equipment to create a base layer to ensure a stable road bed. After a seven-day cure time, a layer of base asphalt will be installed then finished with a layer of surface asphalt.  

Over the years, this roadway has experienced surface failures, which require frequent asphalt overlays to keep it in good shape. The full-depth reclamation of the roadway base and asphalt layers will result in a longer-lasting and safer roadway. 

The portion of Dogwood Road from Birchton Drive to Elm Row Drive is the second of four phases of reclamation that will be completed along Dogwood Road. A third and fourth phase of the reclamation project is planned to cover the remainder of Dogwood Road to Forest Hill Irene Road.

This phase of the roadway work is expected to last approximately two months, weather permitting. While one side of the road is stabilized and paved, all traffic will be diverted to the other side of the road and vice versa. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the duration of the project. In addition, access to the private driveways will be maintained. Solid waste, recycling and yard waste collections will also continue as scheduled for residents along the project site.

Motorists are encouraged to choose an alternate route while this project is underway.