2026 City Projects

2026 Seal Coat Project

A street seal coat project is a proactive pavement maintenance process that applies a thin layer of liquid asphalt (emulsion) and stone chips to existing roads. It prevents water infiltration, seals small cracks, and extends pavement life by 5-7 years. This cost-effective treatment restores skid resistance and protects the road from weathering. Seal coating is essential to keep pavements in good condition, preventing them from needing more costly repairs.

Wayzata's 2026 seal coat project includes the following streets: Beaver Dam St, Chicago Ave S, Glenbrook Rd, Grand Ave S, Manitoba Ave S, Mill Street Parking Lot, Rice St (Barry to Minnetonka), Rice St (Broadway to Superior), Shoreline Dr (Co. Rd 15), Walker Ave S

2026 Seal Coat Map

2026 Pavement Rejuvenation Project

Rejuvenation projects involve the placement of a petroleum product which soaks into the pavement to protect it from moisture damage and to replenish materials in the pavement that are lost due to normal use and weathering over time. These products have been used across the country for more than 50 years and has been proven to extend the service life of pavements. The application of this product is an alternative treatment to traditional sealcoating (or chip sealing) however it cannot be used on streets that have previously been sealcoated.

Wayzata's 2026 rejuvenation project includes the following streets: Babcock Ln W, Birch Ln, Elm Ln, Far Hill Ct, Far Hill Rd, Ferndale Rd S (Wayzata Blvd to Lake St), Harmony Circle, Highcroft Ln, Highcroft Rd, Highland Ln, Lakeview Ln, Manitoba Ave S (at Lake St), Margaret Cir, Peavey Ln, Peavey Rd, Ridgeview Dr E, Ridgeview Ln E, Rosswood Ln, Westwood Ln S, City Hall Parking Lot, Public Works Parking Lot

2026 Rejuvenation Map

What can I expect during the application process?

On-street parking will be restricted on the day that the rejuvenating agent is applied. “No Parking” signs will be installed along the streets 1 - 2 days prior to the start of work. Half of the street will be closed at a time while the product is sprayed on. After 20-45 minutes, a light coating of sand will be applied to the street to provide traction while the product is absorbed into the pavement surface and will be swept up 1-2 days later. Driveways and roadways will generally remain accessible during this process other than during the 20-45-minute cure time. Workers on-site will provide traffic control to assist motorists and residents with getting in and out of the neighborhood while the work is completed. Please drive slowly and exercise caution when driving through sanded areas.

How is this different from the traditional sealcoat (chip-seal), that I’ve seen before in Wayzata?

The traditional sealcoating product is truly a surface-applied layer that provides a new surface to the pavement. To the lay person, the traditional sealcoat process is a lot like frosting a cake. First you spread the frosting, then you apply the sprinkles. The pavement rejuvenation is intended to treat the upper layers of the existing pavement, rather than cover it up with a new surface. The pavement rejuvenation process is kind of like applying hand lotion to a person’s skin. You apply the lotion, then it soaks in and replenishes lost moisture in the upper layers of the existing skin. For a short time, there is a detectable film on the surface, but over time it soaks in and is no longer visible from the surface.

What happens if the rejuvenation product gets on my vehicle or driveway?

The Corrective Asphalt Materials website states “Our product won’t damage your paintwork. It is easily removed with bug and tar remover which is available from auto supply stores, Walmart, some supermarkets, and Amazon.”

Tracking on the driveway will fade over a few weeks, just like the wet appearance of the streets that were treated.