Parts of 60 Youngstown streets to be paved

YOUNGSTOWN

The city will spend about $1.3 million to pave portions of 60 streets, primarily in neighborhoods, with the work starting June 27.

“It’s going to be busy, but it’s exciting,” said Charles Shasho, deputy director of the city’s public-works department. “A strong infrastructure improves the quality of life in the city.”

The board of control on Thursday hired RT Vernal Paving & Excavating of North Lima for $1,315,461.50 for the fourth straight year to handle the paving. The company’s proposal was the least expensive of four submitted for the work.

The board also hired Thomas Fok & Associates of Austintown for $69,930 to handle the project’s inspection and construction administration.

The portions of 60 streets being paved convert into 23.7 lane miles. A lane mile is 1 mile long and 12 feet wide.

RT Vernal did 23 lane miles last year at a cost of $1,335,516.50.

Read how the streets were chosen and which ones made the cut in Friday's Vindicator or our digital edition.