ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Below is a listing of current and future road construction projects in the City. Be sure to sign up for email notifications to stay informed on the latest road construction updates.

Annual Slurry Seal Project

Slurry Seal Project for Non-Arterial Streets, Zone A (See map below for Zone designations)

The City of Lake Forest is actively slurry sealing Zone A and the Lake Forest Sports Park Parking Lot to ensure a safe, smooth roadway surface and make certain the roadways last as long as possible. The schedule allows for on-street parking within approximately 1,000 feet from any home impacted by that day's work. Slurry sealing will occur during the week.

This project will be completed in four general phases: 

1. First, a pavement repair crew will complete spot repairs of the areas that have the greatest deterioration. The City has already identified these areas. “No Parking” signs will be placed 48 to 72 hours before the work.  Residents will have access to the streets and driveways during this process.  Access may be limited for 30 minutes as the contractor grinds out the deteriorated areas and repairs the pavement. 
   The contractor will start with asphalt repairs starting mid-January through March 2024.
2. Second, a crew will be in the streets crack sealing. This activity will place sealant in cracks that meet specific criteria, not necessarily every crack. 
   This process will require the posting of "No Parking" signs, however, the impact on traffic in the neighborhoods should be minimal.
3. Third, a crew will place slurry over the entire streets. The streets will be closed from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm or as the signage states.  This is intended for a single work-day closure, while the entire street is slurry sealed. The slurry seal work is anticipated for February - March 2024. The contractor will notify residents via door hangers seven days before and again 24 hours before the work begins.
4. Fourth, a crew will restripe pavement markings. Pavement restriping is anticipated to take place in late February and March 2024.

There will be various parking restrictions and traffic control signs, please adhere to all posted signage. Trash will be picked up on the normal pickup schedule.

The City maintains approximately 200 miles of roadway. The slurry seal provides a protective coating to reduce wear and prevent water from seeping into the roadway, which can cause potholes. The City's goal is to provide good, quality roads for our residents. This will require the City to interrupt residents’ normal routines, while the project is under construction. The City is working to get residents back to their normal routines as quickly as possible. We thank you for your patience while the City improves your streets.

Please reach out to Construction Manager Zack Faqih at 949-637-5040 for questions regarding the slurry seal work. For feedback or other inquiries, contact Principal Civil Engineer Naz Mokarram at nmokarram@lakeforestca.gov.