Crack Seal Program

Map of Corvallis 2026-2027 Crack & Slurry Seal streets

During the Annual Crack Seal Program, a hot-pour, petroleum-based pavement crack and joint sealant is used to fill cracks in City streets. The sealant contains a minimum of 18% recycled tire rubber and forms a long lasting, resilient seal in cracks and joints which is flexible and expandable in varying and extreme pavement temperatures. The sealant will prevent the invasion of surface water between the layers of asphalt and sub-grade rock, thus preventing premature failures, deterioration and potholes. Using crack seal in conjunction with slurry seal provides the most cost-effective method of preventing premature pavement failures and aging. 

Streets and sidewalks are not closed during crack-seal work, but on-street parking is typically prohibited through temporary signs that will be posted in advance so the contractor has full access to the work area from curb to curb. Residents on affected streets will receive an informational door hanger prior to the beginning of work. Crack sealing is done usually during the summer months, weather permitting. 

Streets include:

SW Avena Place

SW Barley Hill Drive

SW Bluestem Place

SW Buckwheat Drive

SW Leland Place

SW Otana Drive

SW Redtop Place

SW Stanford Street

SW Windflower Drive

SW 45th Place

SW 47th Place

SW Aster Street

SW Dahlia Street

SW Easy Street

SW Hollyhock Circle

SW Meadow Flower Drive

SW Paige Street

SW Peony Street

SW Rose Place

SW Roseberry Street

SW Secher Lane

SW Stoneybrook Street

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe?

Where necessary, the sealant will be covered with a fine layer of sand to limit tracking. However, caution is still advised. When the material is first applied, it is extremely hot (400°), wet, sticky, and very difficult to remove from skin, shoes and floor coverings. For the safety of children and pets, please keep them off the streets on the day your street is sealed. 

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What is crack seal?

Crack seal is a hot, sticky, petroleum-based pavement crack and joint sealant. It does not resurface the entire street – it just fills cracks. The sealant forms a long-lasting, resilient seal which is flexible and expandable in varying and extreme pavement temperatures. Crack sealing prevents the invasion of surface water between the layers of asphalt and sub-grade rock, thus preventing premature pavement failures, deterioration and potholes. 

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Why shouldn't I water my lawn or wash my car?

Water interferes with the crack-sealing process, so we ask residents not to water lawns, wash cars, or engage in similar activities that may cause water to enter the street on the day their street is crack-sealed. 

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Will access to my street be affected?

You may drive on the street, but on-street parking will be prohibited. Sidewalks will not be closed. Postal, garbage, and recycling services will be notified before work begins, and there should be no or minimal interruption of these services during the work. 

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