.7 ~ <br /> !ice ~ <br /> July 26, 2005 <br /> II CONTACT: Tony Jobanek, Surface Operations Supervisor, 682-4835 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> Summer is a Fine Time for Maintenance Crews to Seal Cracks in Streets <br /> Crews from Eugene Public Works are taking advantage of warm summer weather to seal cracks <br /> in city streets. <br /> Crack-sealing work is under way on Seventh Avenue between Bailey Hill and Seneca roads. <br /> Next week, the work will shift to Timberline Drive from Wilshire Lane to Winter Creek. <br /> During daytime work hours, motorists in work zones are likely to encounter flaggers, lane detours <br /> and occasional brief delays. <br /> Sealing small cracks with a hot tar mixture helps preserve pavement by preventing water from <br /> penetrating into the road bed. <br /> For current information on local roadwork, call the metro traffic relief hotline at 984-8484, or on <br /> the web at www.eugene-or.gov. <br /> i <br /> <br /> I <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541)682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />