Tampa Street Paving is on a Roll
The Mobility Department’s strategic focus on street resurfacing is delivering results, with more streets being paved in less time and at a lower cost to taxpayers.
So far this year, the department has overseen the resurfacing of more than 26 lane-miles through April -- a 25% increase compared to the same period last year. This emphasis on paving is improving the daily lives of residents in neighborhoods like Palma Ceia Pines, Oak Park, Old West Tampa, Sulphur Springs, South Tampa and many others.
With the support of City Council, the department has doubled its paving capacity by acquiring a second paving machine last September and doubling its paving crew —key steps that have led to this surge in resurfacing.
By performing much of the work in-house, the City is able to save taxpayers up to 50% compared to outsourcing the work. This internal approach also allows the City's engineers to make targeted upgrades through our Quick Build programs which often includes features like on-street parking, low-cost bike lanes, and other safety improvements.
In addition to the internal efforts, the Mobility Department is partnering with contractors on significant paving jobs like: North Boulevard, Brorein, Bayshore and others. This allows the department to maximize its efforts.
Since Mayor Castor took office in 2019, more than 250 lane-miles of Tampa's streets have been repaved.
"Fixing our streets is one of the most important issues to our residents and our team," said Mayor Jane Castor. "The aggressive steps we are taking are producing big results and we plan to keep it rollin'."
- Upcoming in-house paving projects include: W. Woodlawn Avenue, W. Gray Street, Port Tampa, NW Sunset Park, and more.
- Upcoming contractor projects include: Bayshore Boulevard (Gandy to Interbay), N. Rome Avenue, W. Tyson Avenue, E. Linebaugh Ave, and more.
NOTE: A lane mile refers to the length of the road multiplied by the number of lanes it has. For example, a one mile stretch of road that has two lanes would be equivalent to two lane miles.