Starting Tuesday, Public Works Begins Applying Crack Seal To 8 North Branford Roads

NORTH BRANFORD, CT — We are just a few days away from North Branford Public Works Department's roadway crack seal project. Eight roads will be affected.

Town Manager Michael Downes said the work will begin Tuesday, Sept. 9, and is expected to continue the rest of the week, weather permitting. Motorists should be on the lookout for flaggers in the following areas/roadways:

Arthur Court

Arthur Road

Edward Road

Doral Farm Road

Timberwood Circle

Meadowbrook Drive

Mill Road

Valley Road

According to the National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University, crack sealing is a pavement maintenance technique. Cracks in asphalt or concrete roads are filled with a sealant to prevent water and other materials from penetrating and causing further damage.The process, which involves cleaning the cracks, applying a sealant, and allowing it to cure, helps to "extend the life of the pavement and prevent more costly repairs."