Staff outlines pavement condition index, 'one‑build' approach and 2026 rehab projects
Engineers said Lafayette uses PCI scores in a five‑year pavement plan, finds ~20% of roads in a 'fair' (critical) band and emphasizes a 'one‑build' approach that pairs ADA and safety upgrades with routine mill-and-overlay projects to avoid costlier reconstructions.
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City engineers walked through the city’s annual asset management program and how pavement condition index (PCI) scores drive rehabilitation decisions. Casey Carlson, senior civil engineer, explained the five‑year pavement management plan and said the city’s average network sits in a satisfactory range while roughly 20% of roadways fall into a critical 'fair' band that warrants near‑term attention.
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