Commerce to expand street maintenance, using new mill-and-grind machine

Aug 19, 2025

City of Commerce staff announced an expanded street maintenance program, including a recently purchased mill-and-grind machine (an "asphalt zipper"), a multi-year pavement inspection program, plans for spot sweeping and crack-seal contracting, and staff training to begin visible mill-and-overlay and full-depth repair projects.

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The City of Commerce, Texas, plans to expand street maintenance work and use a newly purchased mill-and-grind machine known as an asphalt zipper to grind and recycle worn pavement, a City of Commerce staff member said on the Commerce Connect podcast. The city also described an inspection program, prioritization criteria, and near-term maintenance projects using a mix of city crews and contractors.

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