Vancouver Residents Voice Concerns as City Tackles Road Repairs

VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) – The City of Vancouver has launched its yearly Pavement Management Program, aiming for substantial enhancements to local roads. However, some inhabitants east of downtown worry about whether their issues might be overlooked.

Between March and early July, the construction of ADA-accessible curb ramps, along with pavement repair and crack filling for streets, will be carried out before resurfacing and preservation activities commence. Following this phase, in most locations, the main paving efforts are scheduled between late June and September.

The city authorities are allocating $13.4 million for this year’s initiative aimed at resurfacing 16 lane miles of streets and maintaining an extra 60 miles throughout over 20 different neighborhoods. The initiatives encompass:

Sections of Main Street, Northeast Andresen Road, Southeast Evergreen Highway, as well as parts of both West and Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard are involved.
Paving rehabilitation is scheduled for roads located in the Vancouver Heights and Oakbrook areas, as well as parts of East 33rd and 29th Streets.
Work is scheduled for East McLoughlin Boulevard, East 33rd Street, Northeast Andresen Road, Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard, and Northeast 104th Avenue in West Vancouver. Several local roads in various areas such as the Hudson’s Bay, Edgewood Park, Harney Heights (East 13th Street), West Minnehaha (Northeast 41st Street), Meadow Homes (Carlson Road), Green Meadows, Ogden, Burton Ridge, and Marion neighborhoods will undergo slurry seal maintenance treatments.

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Nevertheless, in focusing on cost efficiency, the initiative switches between the East and West sides annually, causing numerous communities omitted from this list to worry about the state of their roads and how they might be addressed in the coming year.

Specifically within those neighborhoods located east of downtown, near Northeast 112th Avenue, Northeast 28th Street, and Northeast 18th Street, amongst other areas.

I want to see my tax dollars used for improvements where I reside," stated Carmen, who lives in East Vancouver. "There’s a school nearby, and kids pass by on their way to bus stops. They shouldn’t have to experience such bumpy rides with all these potholes around. The streets in front of my house or near 112th Avenue really need some attention. Hitting one of those holes can throw off your car’s alignment.

"They need to be updated; excavate them and install new roads. That’s what we require to transform into a world-class city like Vancouver," stated Clifford Thurston, an East Vancouver resident.

Fox 12 Oregon received this statement from Transportation Division Manager, Ryan LoPossa on the concerns and received this statement: " For areas not addressed in 2025, city crews will assess and, if needed, repair the most impacted locations until more permanent work is slated in future pavement work.”

As Vancouver expands to become one of the biggest cities in Washington State, Carmen and Clifford emphasize the importance of tackling both major infrastructure issues and minor inconveniences before they escalate into bigger problems.

"I've visited Andresen Road and my son resides in that area, where he mentioned having quite large potholes scattered throughout," Carmen stated.

If you use public transportation, you'll experience these bumpy roads, as they're similar throughout the bus network (The Vine)," Thurston explained. "While the overall condition of the city is decent, the roadways require enhancements.

If you encounter a road maintenance problem that needs urgent help, you should complete a public works service request form on the City of Vancouver’s website. website .