Street Repair

Annual Pavement Repair Program

The 2025 Road Repair program is the third year of the 10-year renewal millage that voters approved in August 2022. The Department of Public Works evaluates the condition of the City’s roads and prepares a proposal to be approved by the Livonia City Council. Interested citizens are invited to communicate their concerns at the Citizen’s Advisory Committee on Roads annual public hearing, typically held in October, prior to approval. Consultants then prepare, plan and administer the program according to specifications.

2026 ROAD REPAIR PROGRAM

The City of Livonia DPW maintains 374 miles of roads (60.52 miles of Major Roads and 313.47 miles of Local Roads). There are 48 street segments with either concrete or asphalt pavement listed for repairs, including 17 Reconstruction, 20 Rehabilitation and 11 Maintenance segments. Click here for the attached list,  click here for the attached map. 

ROAD REPAIRCATEGORIES 

Road repairs are divided into three categories: 

  • Maintenance
  • Reconstruction
  • Rehabilitation

Pavement Surface Evaluation & Rating (PASER)

Based on the Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) determines the treatment techniques. PASER Rating is based on a number system, 1 through 10, with 1 being the worst and 10 being the best. Other factors, along with the PASER Ratings, are used to determine the locations for repair; these factors include water main or sanitary sewer maintenance or replacements, tree removal and replacements and other proposed road improvements by the Michigan Department of Transportation or Wayne County in the vicinity.

PASER Maps (36 Sections) within the City of Livonia are current as of September 2024. Maps are updated every two (2) years, in the fall. PASER ratings are scheduled to be completed in-house during the summer of 2026. An article from Michigan’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) (PDF) from July 2010 describes the PASER Rating and the numbers. Guidelines for Concrete (PDF) and Asphalt (PDF) PASER Descriptions for Rating are provided for reference. 

Costs

The total cost of the 2025 Road Repair program was budgeted at $9.65 million. The asphalt program included $4.3 million in repairs, the concrete program $4.5 million and the concrete maintenance program $846,000 in repairs.  

2025 ROAD REPAIR PROGRAM

The approved Asphalt and Concrete 2025 Paving Program Map is in the upper right-hand corner. The Asphalt (Contract 25-A) and Concrete (Contracts 25-C and 25-J) Road Repair schedules will also be in the upper right-hand corner and are updated monthly as work continues. For concerns or additional information on the road projects, please contact the Engineering Division at (734) 466-2655. 

CITIZEN'S ROAD ADVISORY COMMITTE

The Citizen's Road Advisory Committee meets annually, typically in October, at the DPW Complex at 12973 Farmington Road. All residents are welcome to attend. The 2026 Road Repair Program is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.  Click here for information and a map to the location where the meeting is held.

Reconstruction

Total reconstruction of a road segment consists of removing and replacing both concrete and asphalt and requires a PASER Rating 1 to 3. Underdrains will be provided to reduce water from below the ground and prolong the pavement's life. Sidewalk ramps will be provided to meet American Disability Act (ADA) compliance.

Rehabilitation

For both concrete and asphalt roads, rehabilitation consists of the removal and replacement of failed sections of concrete or asphalt road and the placement of a 2.5-inch asphalt cap or pulverizing existing asphalt pavement and placing a 3-inch asphalt cap. Based on the cross-section for asphalt roads consisting of concrete curb and gutter, sections of the deteriorated concrete curb will be identified and removed, especially near drainage structures, in order to provide positive drainage. New drainage structure inlets/covers will be provided in the areas of replacement.

Maintenance

For concrete roads, maintenance techniques consist of the removal and replacement of selective sections of concrete road segments, typically consisting of less than 30% of the total road segment. In some areas, underdrain will be placed and trees removed to accommodate this treatment. For asphalt roads, maintenance techniques consist of the placement of a 1.5-inch asphalt cap over a road segment with minimal, if any, removal, including crack repairs.