The following is an update to our previous communication regarding the County Road Paving Program in Burnt Store Lakes. From a timing standpoint, the project has been moved back to commence in February of 2025 and finish in March to April of 2025.
At this point, there is no set schedule in terms of which order the roads will be paved. From a practical standpoint, smaller roads, i.e., cul-de sacs, will be completed first to minimize running heavy equipment over roads that have been recently paved. 13⁄4 to 2 inches of asphalt will be added to all roads throughout the community. To prevent up to a 2-inch differential between the road and the height of the driveway, the paving company will be tapering the asphalt into each driveway 8 to 12 inches regardless of the medium, e.g., concrete, paver, etc. As part of the preparation process, repairs will be made to roads as needed before paving. In addition, grass will be scraped from the edges of the roads where it has grown over the pavement. Manhole covers will be raised so that they are flush with the new road level.
Roads will be paved one side at a time to allow access. Once pavement is laid, roads will need to cool before being driven on. There may be a delay in accessing your driveway when fresh asphalt is laid in front. Once the fresh pavement has been added, it is safe for a passenger vehicle to cross. Careful attention must be made when turning on the newly paved surface. When turning your wheels, continue to move and do not stop and then turn as it will leave a raised area. No plastic or tarps are to be placed at the end of the driveway to prevent covering of the asphalt. The asphalt can reach upwards of 300 degrees when hot, which will cause melting, and there will be no way to remove it once it dries. Any pavers surrounding the middle of cul-de-sacs will need to be removed. As we get closer to the commencement date, we
will share any new information from the paving contractor or the county.
Please remember this is a county-managed project. They have awarded the paving to a contractor, and the county will be managing the project/contractor. Additionally, once the paving is complete, the project will be inspected by Charlotte County, including each driveway.