Arlington Plans $15.2 Million in Street Maintenance Projects in FY26
Published on January 22, 2026
Photo caption: Arlington completed street maintenance improvements to UTA Boulevard between Davis Drive and Cooper Street earlier in Fiscal Year 2026.
By Susan Schrock, Office of Communication
From concrete panel replacement along Green Oaks Boulevard to Burney Road roadway reclamation, the City of Arlington expects to invest $15.2 million overall in roadway improvements in Fiscal Year 2026 through the voter-approved street maintenance sales tax revenue.
How is Street Maintenance Funded?
The quarter-cent street maintenance sales tax, first approved by Arlington voters in 2002, is the primary funding sources for day-to-day roadway maintenance operations for the City’s 3,010 lane mile street network. This dedicated sales tax generates about $25 million to $30 million annually, which typically accounts for 90% of Arlington’s annual street maintenance budget. Only about 10% of the street maintenance budget is supported by the General Fund.
How is a Street Selected for Maintenance?
Arlington collects data on roadway conditions in a variety of ways, including an annual pavement survey, to help prioritize street repairs. This Overall Condition Index (OCI) uses a color code system—red, yellow, and green—to indicate pavement conditions on a 0 to 100 scale. Street segments with an OCI score less than 50 are considered “red” and in need of a complete rebuild. Segments with a rating of 50 to 69.99 are considered “yellow” and are considered for inclusion in the Street Maintenance Program. Segments rated 70 or higher are considered “green” and do not require maintenance. Street maintenance improvements across the city have allowed 80% of Arlington's roadway network to be maintained at the green or yellow level rating.
Learn more about the Street Maintenance Sales Tax Program.
What Streets Are Targeted for Improvements in FY26?
Roadway Reclamation Program:
In this program, the entire existing asphalt pavement structure is pulverized to a depth of 10 to 12 inches. The road base material under the pavement is mixed with lime/cement stabilization to ensure the new road base has the proper density to support the new asphalt surface. Asphalt is then repaved at a depth of 6 to 8 inches. This method is used for streets that have a poor OCI rating or are considered “red” streets. Work began on this list of selected streets in March 2026:
- Burney Road (Green Oaks Boulevard to the City Limits)
- Russell Curry Road (Eden Rd to US Hwy 287)
- Arbrook Boulevard (Bowen Road to Melear Drive)*
- Beverly Lane*
- Garden Lane*
*Locations included in a separate project scheduled to begin in late summer 2026.
Concrete Panel Replacement Program
The maintenance repair process for concrete roadways often requires excavation of multiple sections of individual concrete panels that are damaged or in poor condition. Each individual section or square is referred to as concrete panel. The damaged panels are excavated/removed and new base material is filled and compacted prior to new concrete being poured into place. These streets are OCI rated as “yellow” or “red.” Work will begin on this list of selected streets in May 2026:
- Green Oaks Boulevard (New York Avenue to Collins Street)
- Eden Rd (Wicklow Street to Matlock Road)
- Sublett Road (Matlock Road to Collins Street)
Mill & Overlay Program
In this program, an asphalt roadway surface is milled down two inches and then repaved with new asphalt surface. This method is for streets in mid-average OCI rating, and the road base is in good condition. These are considered “yellow” streets. Work will begin on this list of selected streets in August 2026:
- Sanford Street (Bowen Road to Cousins Lane)
- Mill Creek Neighborhood
- Brown Boulevard (Collins Street to Hidden Ridge Drive)*
- 2019 Drainage Ditch Project (Joint Project)
*Project location scheduled to begin in May 2026 as part of the Brown Boulevard (Collins Street to Hidden Ridge Drive) Sidewalk Improvement Project.
How Can I Make a Street Maintenance Request?
See a street in your neighborhood that needs repairs? Contact the Public Works front desk at 817-459-6550 or Submit a Street Maintenance Request through the Public Work webpage or Ask Arlington app.
Photo caption: Arlington completed street maintenance improvements to Davis Drive between Navaho Street and Randol Mill Road earlier in Fiscal Year 2026.