A long-awaited street resurfacing project will rehabilitate more than a half-million square feet of pavement in Mountain View from April 15 through April 17.
The current contract amount for the upcoming project is $2.7 million, which was awarded to McKim Corporation, an asphalt contractor from Gilroy, and Graham Contractors Inc., of San Jose. Over the three days, a “slurry seal” will be applied to the selected roadways. A slurry seal is made up of asphalt and finely crushed rock, which helps protect streets from damage caused by traffic and weather.
Brian Babcock, deputy communications officer, said the City Council approved a $4.95 million budget for a street reconstruction project during a meeting on April 8, 2025. In the same action, the council authorized staff to bid the slurry seal project for construction. Following an open bid date of July 23, 2025, McKim was selected as the lowest responsive bidder with $2.7 million.
The total project budget includes previously installed bike lane striping and new and refreshed pedestrian crosswalks at 36 intersections throughout the city, Babcock said.
“The city of Mountain View incorporates slurry sealing as part of preventative maintenance for Mountain View’s streets, and is one of the methods used to protect the city’s valuable pavement infrastructure through its pavement management program. Slurry sealing is a cost-effective pavement treatment that helps prolong the life of asphalt pavement, seals surface cracks, prevents water infiltration, and improves surface appearance,” Babcock said.
According to the city’s traffic and construction alerts webpage, a slurry seal consists of crushed gravel mixed in an emulsion of asphalt. When the slurry dries, approximately 10% of the gravel loosens from the street surface. A contractor will sweep up the loose gravel once a week for three consecutive weeks after the slurry seal is placed.
In total, the project will rehabilitate approximately 505,000 square feet of pavement and refresh 72,000 square feet of pavement markings.
The city’s street network is 140 miles in length and covers approximately 31 million square feet of pavement. It is estimated that the city streets are worth $658.37 million to replace. Based on a 2024 report, the city’s overall pavement condition index (PCI) is 67, and categorized as fair. The city uses several funding sources, including the state gas tax, to fund street repair work.
The affected streets are divided over three workdays.
On Wednesday, April 15, crews will work on Appletree Lane; Lola Lane from Began Avenue to Montalto Drive; Fordham Way from Meadow Lane to 1501 Fordham Way; Fordham Court; and Chiquita Avenue from the south end to Latham Street.
On Thursday, April 16, crews will work on Fordham Way from 1501 Fordham Way to Barbara Avenue; the Barbara Avenue and Montalto Drive intersection; Boranda Avenue from El Camino Real to Maple Court; Chiquita Avenue from the south end to Latham Street; Chiquita Avenue from 521 Chiquita Ave. to California Street; and the Villa Street and Escuela Avenue intersection.
On Friday, April 17, crews will work on Boranda Avenue from Maple Court to Hans Avenue; Lola Lane from Barbara Avenue to Montalto Drive; the Burgoyne Street and San Ramon Avenue intersection; and the Wyandotte Street and Independence Avenue intersection.
The Moffett Boulevard and Central Avenue intersection will be worked on over the entire three-day period.
The roads receiving the slurry seal will be closed to traffic while the work is underway. “No Parking” signs will be posted when work is scheduled to be completed, and traffic will be limited from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the day of the work.
The slurry will be wet when applied and takes a few hours to set, after which pedestrian and vehicle traffic will be allowed. The city has cautioned on its website that it may be necessary to have vehicles towed away if they are not moved during the posted work times.
