Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (July 21, 2021)
10A | WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021 | SIUSLAW NEWS Florence to preserve pavement with chip seal starting Thursday The City of Florence 2021 pavement preserva- tion project for this sum- mer will be an application of a hot oil chip seal fol- lowed with an application of Liquid RoadTM on Wil- low Loop between 18th Court and Coastal High- lands Drive (including 18th Court, Pine Court, and a portion of 16th Street); Coastal High- lands Drive from Willow Loop to 12th Street; and a portion of Upas Street from 12th Street north approxi- mately 107 feet. Chip sealing operations will begin Thursday, July 22, weather permitting. As the city has seen with its other projects, materi- al supply chains have been disrupted due to the ex- traordinary effects of the pandemic. With shortages of qualified commercial drivers and other materials, the chip seal operation will need to be completed in a more spread-out sequence. Below is the latest schedule from city contractor, Sierra Santa Fe: • Thursday, July 22: crews from Sierra Santa Fe will begin applying the chip seal to Willow Loop. • Monday and Tuesday, July 26 to 27: crews from Sierra Santa Fe will be conducting street sweep- ing operations to remove excess rock chips from the road surface. This is being completed in preparation of an application of Liquid RoadTM. Motorists are ad- vised that flaggers will be controlling traffic for one- way operation while work is being completed. • Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 3 to 4: crews from Sierra Santa Fe will begin application of the Liquid RoadTM to the chip seal. Exact timing is dependent on weather conditions. If a marine layer (fog) is present in the morning, the application of Liquid RoadTM will need to wait until the fog has lifted. Residents within the work area that park on the street are requested to re- move their vehicles first thing Thursday morning, July 22. Other days to re- member to not park on the street are July 26 and 27 to facilitate street sweeping to remove the excess rock chips and on Aug. 3 and 4 for the Liquid Road™ appli- cation. Residents and businesses are advised to use alternate routes to avoid the work area beginning July 22. If you do need to travel in these corridors, traffic con- trol will be in place. People are reminded to slow down, be patient and attentive to the traffic con- trol flaggers. For additional informa- tion regarding pavement preservation, contact Pub- lic Works at 541-997-4106. Chip sealing is a com- mon pavement mainte- nance practice that extends pavement life and provides a good driving surface. With chip seals, a thin film of heated asphalt liquid is sprayed on the road sur- face, followed by the place- ment of small aggregates, or chips. The chips are compacted to orient them for maximum adherence to the asphalt, and excess stone is swept from the sur- face. Instead of the typical fog seal that is applied to the chip seal, this year the city and its contractors will be applying a new product called Liquid RoadTM, to protect the chip seal from harmful UV rays that de- teriorate the chip seal over time; seals the chip seal from the top down virtual- ly eliminating all loose rock that is generally associated with chip seals; and will add to the overall appear- ance of chip seal making it look like an ultra-thin overlay. Liquid RoadTM is a high-performance min- eral and fiber reinforced asphalt emulsion blended with polymers and special surfactants that offer su- perior adhesion, flexibility, durability and slip resis- tance. Fiber reinforcement provides flexural strength resulting in a more durable surface coating. It protects against oxidation, moisture penetration, and chemicals. Liquid RoadTM signifi- cantly extends pavement surface life, lasts up to three times longer than a con- ventional fog seal, is easy to apply, and has minimal impact on traffic flow. In addition, Liquid RoadTM will minimize ’whip off ’ and damaged windshield claims. It also provides a better appearance and may improve the ride quality and tire noise. Oregon to issue Pandemic EBT food benefits The Oregon Depart- ment of Human Services (ODHS) will begin issuing Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) food benefits on July 22. P-EBT provides food benefits to families whose children did not have access to the free or re- duced-priced meals usually provided at school or child- care centers. Oregon was approved to provide retro- active food benefits to eligi- ble students for the 2020-21 school year. P-EBT food benefits can be used to purchase food anywhere that EBT is ac- cepted. Children receiving P-EBT will receive a let- ter notifying them of their benefits and P-EBT case ID number. There are two ways children receive ben- efits: • If the child’s household currently participates in the Supplemental Nutrition As- sistance Program (SNAP), their P-EBT benefits will be deposited into the house- hold’s SNAP account. • Those who do not par- ticipate in SNAP will re- ceive a P-EBT card in the mail to the address on file with the school. P-EBT cards look different than the Oregon Trail Cards is- sued to SNAP households. From July 22 to July 29, P-EBT cards and benefits will be issued to students. If you are expecting P-EBT and have not re- ceived the benefits by Aug. 15, contact ODHS at ebt. schoolmeals@dhsoha.state. or.us or 503-945-6481. P-EBT benefits also will be issued in August and September on the same schedule as July. For additional info, visit pebt.oregon.gov. ART FROM THE HE RT WALK Kick-off event at the Heart on Bay Street FRIDAY, JULY 23 5-8 P.M. Virtual auction July 23 – August 1 Net proceeds will benefit the Cardiac Program Support Fund of PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Visit: peacehealth.org/artfromtheheartwalk
