Lake Clarke Shores council approves phased paving of Pine Tree Lane, schedules start for Oct. 1

The Town Council of the Town of Lake Clarke Shores voted to start a phased repaving of Pine Tree Lane, beginning Oct. 1, 2025, using $200,000 drawn from the town’s paving budget, council members said at the June 3 meeting.

Council members approved the action after staff presented a pavement-condition index (PCI) survey of the town’s roadways. Jeremiah, the town’s GIS specialist, told the council the team inspected about 13.2 miles of roadway and used a 1–10 PCI scale (10 best). “We inspected 13.2 miles, and of that, 78% scored 5 or above,” Jeremiah said; the remainder scored 4 or below, and the consultant identified six small segments rated 3 that merit early attention, four of them on the south end of Pine Tree Lane near the Causeway. Using current pricing, staff estimated repaving all of Pine Tree would likely cost roughly $400,000 and would be done in four phases; the town’s current annual paving allocation is $100,000.

Council discussion balanced the PCI findings with practical budget timing. Town staff advised waiting until Oct. 1, when a second $100,000 budget allocation becomes available in the new fiscal cycle, and seeking contractor quotes before committing work. Town Manager Joe and utility staff member Damon emphasized that construction should be coordinated with other capital work; council members repeatedly raised concerns that future sewer projects could require tearing up recently paved streets. Joe said the town will seek pricing and get a contractor quote for a $200,000 scope to cover Causeway‑south phases and return with more precise costs.

Council members also asked staff to obtain additional traffic‑engineering input on striping and lane configuration. Mayor Bridget Keating and council members said they want to consider safety options — including double‑yellow striping and possible lane narrowing or pedestrian improvements — and requested the town invite a traffic engineer to a future meeting. The council directed staff to return with contractor quotes and a proposed work plan timed to the October funding availability.

The council’s action is an initial funding and planning approval; staff said specific contracts and exact construction limits will be brought back for formal procurement and execution. The town will perform the roadway PCI assessment every three years to guide future budgeting and capital planning, Jeremiah said.