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During the mill and overlay program, the top two to three inches of the street are milled off and replaced with new asphalt.

Milling removes the old surface and creates a rough surface which allows the new asphalt to bond with the old pavement.

Microsurfacing enables the city to extend the time until a mill and overlay is needed, but it does not eliminate the need entirely.

On average, the city mills and overlays a thoroughfare every 10 to 15 years and a residential street every 28 to 30 years.

2010 projects:

• Mission Road: 95th to 103rd Street
• 103rd Street: US -69 to Quivira Road
• College Blvd.: Benson to Switzer Road
• Barkley St.: 71st north to Cul-de-sac
• 81st Ter. Cul-de-sac: east of Mastin
• Metcalf Ave.: Shawnee Mission Pkwy. To 75th St. & 86th St. to 99th St.

During mill and overlay, streets are closed for two to four hours, depending on air temperature.

Crews usually complete the work between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., reducing traffic to one lane each way, at times. Access to businesses is maintained, and advance notification is given.