FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Milling and Paving on City Streets to Begin in May 2026

Farmington, Missouri (April 22, 2026) – The City of Farmington Street Department will begin work on annual street milling and paving on City streets in late May. 

Milling and paving work will take place throughout the spring and summer in both residential and commercial areas, including Columbia Street, Ste. Genevieve Avenue, and Maple Street near Walton Drive. For a complete list of streets scheduled for improvement, visit farmington-mo.gov/public-works.

Residents should note this will impact traffic in some areas and work will be continuous throughout the spring and summer. When working on large scale projects many factors determine the timeline of the project such as weather, contractor schedules, and emergency projects, which could take precedence over the milling and paving project. Because of this, the City does not have a set schedule for individual streets but aims to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. 

The City urges drivers to use caution in areas where workers are present, and exercise patience as this project will be ongoing for several weeks. Please avoid parking in areas where no parking signs have been posted. If it is unavoidable, leave a note with your name and contact number under your windshield wiper so a staff member can contact you if needed.

Public Works Director Larry Lacy said, “The Street Department is prepared to begin milling soon. This process ensures the finished street surface maintains the proper elevation. Once milling is complete, our contractor, Lead Belt Materials, will begin paving”.

In late May, Lead Belt Materials will begin paving the roadways that have been milled. The company was awarded the bid earlier this year and has worked with the City in the past on other paving projects. Lacy estimates the paving will take several weeks to complete.

For more information on upcoming Public Works projects, please contact the Development Services Department at 573-756-0608 or visit farmington-mo.gov. 

Media Contacts

Larry Lacy, PE

Public Works Director

City of Farmington

Kristen White

Communications Director

City of Farmington