PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE El Paso County owns and maintains an extensive road network, which is one of its most valuable assets. Our roads contribute to the region's economic vitality and enhance the quality of life of those who live and visit here. They are a gateway for residents to go to work, take their kids to school, or go shopping. Visitors travel our roads to enjoy the scenic views, outdoor adventures, and all the things El Paso County has to offer. El Paso County Department of Public Works (DPW) maintains over 1,100 centerline miles of paved roads, which equates to over 2,300 lane miles. Centerline miles include both sides of the road, whereas lane miles are the individual lanes (2 or 4 lanes depending on the road). El Paso County is committed to a safe and efficient road network through cost-effective maintenance strategies that preserve and improve new and existing roads. Maintaining roads is a lot like maintaining a vehicle. If you don’t perform the inexpensive, routine oil changes, tire rotations, and inspections, you will end up having to make a costly major repair or replace the vehicle all together. It is not always possible to implement a “one size fits all” approach to maintenance. The Public Works Department uses a variety of maintenance strategies to preserve and repair roads. Pavement maintenance strategies range from relatively inexpensive pavement preservation treatments, such as crack and chip seals, to significantly more expensive overlays and reconstruction. PG 3
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