A reconstruction project consists of:
1. Removal of existing road surface
![Street corner under reconstruction.](/sites/default/files/styles/original_scaled_004000_160x_100/public/2021-11/DPW-Website-Reconstruct01.jpeg?itok=wKiUxkg4)
2. Reconstructing or rehabilitating the road bed
The road bed is the layer below the road surface. It can be reconstructed with similar material or it can be rehabilitated by pulverizing and mixing cement into the existing structural section to a depth of approximately 1 foot. Replacing or rehabilitating the road bed increases the structural capacity of the road section to a level that is required for long term performance.
![Street being resurfaced.](/sites/default/files/styles/original_scaled_004000_160x_100/public/2021-11/DPW-Website-Reconstruct01-1.jpeg?itok=B_PjWI1-)
3. Placement of new road surface
The new road surface is typically 2 inches of asphalt concrete placed on top of the road bed.
![Newly repaved street.](/sites/default/files/styles/original_scaled_004000_160x_100/public/2021-11/DPW-Website-Reconstruct02.jpeg?itok=CMtdI0x4)