City rolls out road surfacing project

By Breyana Segura - Chief Staff Writer | June 24, 2026

Road infrastructure improvements are slated to begin this week in a four-mile municipal street project designed to extend the life of local roadways.

Following the city council’s unanimous vote on June 9 to green-light a contract with Holbrook Asphalt, LLC, crews will deploy a specialized HA5 high-density mineral bond.

The project, intended to extend the life of asphalt streets and benefit the maintained streets, will affect different sections of the city in a two-stage process over the course of two days.

According to a public notice released by the company, work begins at 7 a.m. and runs through 7 p.m. on the designated streets.

City officials and Holbrook representatives said the project is a vital preventative measure to protect existing infrastructure.

“Preserve our streets that are still good and make them last longer,” Mayor George Cabasos said.

Kent Nobis, representative for Holbrook Asphalt, said the pavement preservation features a specialized, non-ionic emulsion specifically engineered to carry mineral types that are not compatible with anionic and cationic emulsion.

Additionally, the HA5 offers a combination of specific polymers that combat oxidation by deflecting ultra-violet rays.

To ensure the treatment cures properly, strict temporary restrictions will be enforced.

“Please do not park within fifty feet of any street being worked on,” the prepared statement reads. “A tow truck will be called for any cars parked on the streets scheduled to be treated that day.”

Drivers who violate the road closures or park in the active zones face immediate towing.

Furthermore, non-compliant motorists will be held financially liable for any damage caused to their vehicle or the fresh roadway, carrying a minimum repair cost of $750.

Property owners along the affected routes must also turn off all sprinklers, hoses and outdoor watering systems, as water runoff will ruin the mineral bond.

“Damage due to outdoor water use will result in the same minimum repair cost of $750,” the company warns in the public notice.

In an effort to minimize disruption, Holbrook is offering a complimentary shuttle service for affected residents to and from their vehicles.

Residents must coordinate with the shuttle driver 24 hours in advance by calling (254) 644-5495.

The company noted that if a specific municipal roadway lacks a sidewalk, there may be a brief two- to three-hour window during application when the shuttle cannot safely operate.

Neighborhoods in which garbage collection coincides with scheduled construction trash pickup will be prioritized early in the morning.

“Please place your cans out on the street by 6 a.m. so that we can get the trucks in and out before we shut down the scheduled streets for the day,” the company said.

In the event of inclement weather or a rain delay, officials state that notifications detailing rescheduled closure dates will be promptly distributed to the public.