Granite Shoals invests more into street work
The asphalt over a culvert on Valley West Lane in Granite Shoals is cracked and deformed. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey
Granite Shoals will purchase $300,000 of new equipment and materials as part of its ongoing effort to improve road repairs throughout the city.
During its July 28 meeting, City Council approved using up to $300,000 from the city’s 1-percent street maintenance sales tax fund for an asphalt paver and street repair materials. The equipment will allow crews to complete more repairs using hot-mix asphalt, which provides longer-lasting results.
“By owning this equipment, the city will be able to complete more paving and street-repair work in-house,” City Manager Sarah Novo told DailyTrib. “Reducing reliance on outside contractors and lowering material transportation costs will help improve efficiency and allow the city to complete more street improvements each year with the funding available.”
Of the approved funding, $105,000 will go toward the asphalt paver, which is expected to arrive in mid-September, while up to $200,000 will be used for street and drainage materials, including hot-mix asphalt, concrete and culverts. The purchases will leave $50,000 in the fund.
Street repair projects are being prioritized using Vialytics pavement-management software, launched by the city in early 2026, which evaluates road conditions along with traffic volume, school bus routes, drainage concerns and other factors.
The purchase is part of Granite Shoals’ broader effort to bring more street maintenance work in-house. The city previously reorganized its former Streets and Parks Department into separate departments, creating a dedicated street department focused on road maintenance. Since then, the city has invested more than $350,000 in equipment to support in-house repairs.