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CHIPSEAL Chipseal is a protective wearing surface that is placed on a street to prolong its service life. A thin layer of new, small rocks are spread over a fresh coat of asphalt, also referred to as oil. Over the top of the small rocks, a thin coat of asphalt is sprayed to make the street surface "black" again. In some instances, the Chipseal/Fogseal process is performed on pavement that is relatively new as a protective coating. In such cases, this process will add 5 - 7 years to the life of a street and will provide a safe, skid-resistant surface. FOGSEAL Approximately 7 - 10 days following the chipseal, a fogseal will be applied. Fogseal is a thinner viscosity asphalt that is applied to help set the rock and control fly-rock and dust. Once Fogseal has been applied, the roads will be returned to service within the next 1-6* hours . This time span is greatly dependent upon time of day, weather, wind and humidity. During this time, it is imperative that after driving on a street that has been fogged, the car is NOT driven onto any concrete. The oil on the street will track onto sidewalks, driveways or any concrete surface. Be aware that any contact with the oil could result in tracking - leaving stains on carpeting and floors. Contact with oil that is not completely cured should be avoided. Even though the road has been returned to service, in many instances, the fogseal may not yet be completely cured , meaning a thin asphalt film will adhere to the contacting surface of the soles of shoes, tires, feet, paws of pets, etc. This condition, also known as tracking, may continue to be present for up to 24 hours after the process is completed. An increasing number of pets in the last few years have come in contact with the oil used in these processes. Please be advised that oil used in this process is usually heated to approximately 200° F and could endanger pets by burns to feet or paws. In preparation of Chipseal and Fogseal work, Street sweepers will sweep the area thoroughly. Sweeping operations may begin as early as 3:00 A.M. Work crews will be in the area between 6:00 A.M. and as late as 5:00 P.M. Striping will be done on streets that are designated to be striped by the City of Grand Junction Transportation Engineering Department. While passable, traffic will be impaired in the work area. Motorists can expect delays that may be as high as 30 minutes. It is strongly recommend that you allow yourself additional time to get to appointments and other commitments. Please consider alternate parking arrangements. NO PARKING is allowed on the street while workers are laying chips or fogging. Any vehicle parked in the street at the time work is scheduled to begin will be towed from the immediate work area at the owners expense. In the event of bad weather, equipment failure or other unforeseen occurrence, work may be postponed and re-scheduled. Notification will be given to those affected residents as to the next possible work day in your area. This page updated Friday, July 11, 2008 |
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