The Town of Fountain Hills is advising residents that crack sealing on residential streets will begin the week of Nov. 17 in neighborhoods north of Palisades Boulevard.

Crack seal entails filling cracks in the pavement with modified asphalt rubber. The sealant helps prevent infiltration of water into the pavement and is used on streets that are in relatively good condition.

The area where the work is being done has been divided into three sections. Crews are starting with an area west of Fountain Hills Boulevard and south of Glenbrook Boulevard with an additional four or five streets off Glenbrook to the north. This work is to be completed Dec. 5.

The second section to be done will be in the neighborhood bounded by Saguaro, Fountain Hills and Palisades boulevards. This work is scheduled between Dec. 8 to Dec. 19.

The third area to have cracks sealed is the Four Peaks neighborhood bounded by El Pueblo, Saguaro and Grande boulevards. This work is scheduled between Jan. 5 and Jan. 16.

Workers are scheduled to take the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Years off.

Crews will use their best efforts to provide access to driveways, neighborhoods and side streets. Parking restrictions will be in effect from Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Residents are asked to observe all signs and barricades and pay attention to contractors and law enforcement in the area.

Residents with any questions or concerns related to the work may call the project hotline at 480-633-8500.

There is a color-coded map describing the work zones and specific streets available for review on the town website, fountainhillsaz.gov in the section with news flashes.