9/18/2026

ASHLAND - Ashland city streets may now be on a 35-year repaving cycle, rather than the every 25 years called for in the city’s strategic plan. The Daily Press reports that, ideally, following the freeze-thaw cycle means repaving should be done every twenty years to keep roads in optimal condition. City Administrator Brant Kucera says current funding, including the wheel tax and state and federal money, isn’t enough to close the gap. He says not using special assessments for sidewalks, curbs, and gutters adds about 20 percent to project costs. Although he’s dismayed at extending the cycle, Kucera said at least the city is not at the point of having to schedule repaving every 40 years.