The Bloomington City Council approved a comprehensive infrastructure package Tuesday totaling more than $10 million in improvements for Fiscal Year 2026. This coordinated investment addresses street resurfacing, sidewalk upgrades, utility repairs, and traffic signal maintenance, reflecting the City’s commitment to maintaining safe, reliable, and accessible infrastructure across the community.
“Infrastructure may not always be flashy, but it’s foundational,” said City Manager Jeff Jurgens. “While there is still much more work to be done, this package shows our commitment to responsible stewardship of public resources and the kind of long-term planning that keeps Bloomington safe, accessible, and moving forward,” he added.
The approved FY26 General Resurfacing Program allocates $3.77 million to rehabilitate select roadways, including a portion of the Constitution Trail near Fox Creek and Hamilton Roads. Roadways were selected based on pavement ratings, with resurfacing efforts focused on extending surface life and improving overall driving conditions.
Another $2.44 million was approved for the FY26 Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Replacement Program. This effort will address the City’s backlog of sidewalk complaints by removing and replacing deteriorated sidewalks and ramps, improving safety and accessibility for pedestrians citywide.
The Council also approved two pavement preservation strategies. The Reclamite Program, at $162,731, will restore key oils and resins to asphalt surfaces, helping prevent cracks and extend pavement life. The High-Pressure Slurry Seal Program, at $1.05 million, will seal cracks and apply a thin overlay that can extend road surface longevity by up to a decade.
An additional $755,320 will support the annual Street, Alley, and Sidewalk Maintenance contract. This agreement allows for projects to be assigned throughout the fiscal year as needed, ensuring responsive repairs to surface infrastructure.
Utility systems will benefit from a $1.72 million investment for emergency and planned repairs involving sanitary sewers, storm sewers, pump stations, and other critical infrastructure requiring external support due to equipment or labor constraints.
The final component of the approved package includes $174,065 for the City’s FY26 Traffic Signal Maintenance Project. This will fund the repair and replacement of mast arms, controllers, and other key electrical components that support safe and functional signal-controlled intersections.
Mayor Dan Brady emphasized the importance of this work, saying, “This package reflects our proactive approach to caring for what we have. These projects are about more than asphalt and concrete—they’re about quality of life, public safety, and strengthening our neighborhoods for years to come.”
For more information about current and upcoming infrastructure projects, visit the Infrastructure Dashboard.
