Aurora Mayor Directs Crews to Resurface 18 Miles of Streets

The Aurora City Council passed an ordinance on July 7 that sets aside $4.8 million from the 2026 capital projects fund for street resurfacing crews. The ordinance applies to all wards and takes effect immediately, with work scheduled to begin in the first week of August.

City budget documents list the funding as part of the annual pavement management program, which last year covered 9 miles of roadway. The new amount increases the total line item by 28 percent compared with the 2025 allocation. Officials say the extra money comes from reallocating unspent utility franchise fees rather than from new taxes.

Daily effects for residents

Residents on streets such as Peoria Street between 6th and 13th avenues will see crews milling and repaving surfaces between August and October. The work will close one lane at a time during daytime hours, adding an estimated 12 minutes to morning drives for commuters who use those routes to reach Interstate 70. City engineers have posted detour maps on the municipal website for drivers who need alternate paths.

Property owners near the work zones will receive notice 10 days before crews arrive. The ordinance requires contractors to restore sidewalks and driveway aprons within 48 hours of paving completion, reducing the period when residents must park on side streets.

Policy analysts at the local chamber of commerce note that smoother pavement can lower vehicle maintenance costs for delivery drivers and rideshare operators who log high mileage inside city limits. The same documents project that the selected segments will require no major repairs for seven years after completion.

Next steps

The public works department will release weekly progress reports on the city website beginning August 4. Any remaining funds at the end of the fiscal year will roll into the 2027 program under the same ordinance rules. Residents can submit street condition reports through the 311 app to help prioritize future segments.