The City of Beavercreek will pay more for road projects in 2022 due to rising material and labor costs. As a result, the city has been forced to reduce and delay street resurfacing projects planned for this year.
Due to current funding, the city allocates $2.3 million every year to repave and repair streets and curbs as part of its annual Street Resurfacing and Curb Replacement Program. This year, the city received a contract bid 25 percent higher compared to 2021. City records show the prices for its resurfacing program has increased 188 percent since 2000.
As a result, the city is planning to resurface approximately 5.67 centerline miles of streets in 2022. This number is lower compared to previous years, which ranged from 8.5 to 15.32 centerline miles of road.
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