2026 Seal Coat Project will help preserve 17 miles of Tyler streets

Preventative maintenance helps the City protect streets before small surface issues turn into larger, more expensive repairs. 

On Wednesday, May 13, the City Council approved a $946,750.99 contract with Reynolds and Kay for the 2026 Seal Coat Project. The project includes approximately 17 lane miles of roadway selected based on pavement condition ratings. 

Over time, sun, rain, traffic, and temperature changes wear down the surface of a street. Small cracks can begin to form, allowing water to seep below the pavement. Once water gets into the base of the road, it can weaken the structure and lead to potholes, larger cracks, and more expensive repairs. 

Seal coating helps by adding a protective layer over the existing pavement. It seals minor surface cracks, helps keep water out, protects the asphalt from oxidation and weathering, and improves the driving surface. It does not rebuild a failing road, but it is effective on streets that are still in fair or good condition. 

“From a cost standpoint, seal coating is much less expensive than waiting until a street needs an overlay or full reconstruction,” said Project Engineer Cody Bain. “By treating roads earlier, we can stretch maintenance dollars further, preserve more lane miles each year, and delay the need for larger capital projects.” 

Construction is expected to begin in May 2026 and be completed before October 2026. The project will be funded through the General Fund, which will cover $918,867.89 for seal coating and replacement striping, and the Traffic Department, which will cover $27,883.10 for maintenance striping. 

The project includes seal coating the following streets:

• Bow Street from Gentry Parkway to Palace Avenue  
• Forest Avenue from Glenwood Boulevard to Erwin Street  
• Rieck Road from Plantation Drive to Hollytree Drive  
• Rieck Road from Old Bullard Road to South Broadway Avenue  
• Woodland Hills Drive from Cloverdale Drive to Old Bullard Road  
• Fair Lane from Old Bullard Road to South Broadway Avenue  
• 31st Street from Carter Boulevard to the dead end  
• Carter Boulevard from 29th Street to 34th Street  
• Lake Street from Donnybrook Avenue to Beckham Avenue  
• Dulse Street from Oak Knob Drive to Troup Highway  
• Dulse Street from New Copeland Road to Oak Knob Drive  
• East Duncan Street from Gentry Parkway, Highway 271, to Loop 323  
• Cumberland Road from South Broadway Avenue to the service road  
• East Houston Street from approximately 175 feet west of South Broadway Avenue to South Beckham Avenue 

For more information about Tyler’s annual pavement maintenance projects, visit MyTylerTexas.com.