Reading Launches $2.1 Million Street Paving Project
The City of Reading is repaving 14 roadway segments and adding ADA-compliant ramps at some intersections.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Home Renovation
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The City of Reading has begun a $2.1 million street paving project covering 14 roadway segments throughout the city. Work is underway on Joan Terrace, with parking on affected streets restricted during daytime hours.
Why it matters
Residents have regularly raised the condition of city streets, with some in desperate need of attention. The project addresses those concerns while adding accessibility improvements for pedestrians at some intersections.
The $2.1 million project spans 14 roadway segments, including Summit Chase Drive, Joan Terrace, Orange Street and Blair Avenue. The number of intersections receiving ADA-compliant ramps was not specified.
The players
City of Reading
The City of Reading is the municipal government of Reading, Pennsylvania, responsible for maintaining its streets and public infrastructure.
The details
The paving covers Summit Chase Drive from Joan Terrace to the cul-de-sac, Joan Terrace from Old Wyomissing to Parkside, Orange Street from Muhlenberg Street to Cotton Street, and Blair Avenue from Schuylkill to Monroe Street. Parking on work streets is restricted during daytime hours while ADA-compliant ramps are added at some intersections.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Paving project underway on Joan Terrace.
End of November 2026: Paving expected to be completed, weather permitting.
Mid 2027: ADA ramp work expected to continue.
Seasonal Patterns
The paving is timed to finish by late November, weather permitting, so work must be completed before the cold months when asphalt placement becomes difficult. The ramp work extends into mid 2027, meaning construction will span more than one construction season.
Drivers and residents on the affected streets will face daytime parking restrictions while paving is underway. Pedestrians will benefit from ADA-compliant ramps at some intersections once the ramp work is complete.
The takeaway
Residents on affected streets should plan for daytime parking restrictions through late November 2026, and check city notices as ramp work continues into 2027.
What happens next
Paving is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026, weather permitting, and ADA ramp work is expected to continue into mid 2027.
Further reading
For more on local upkeep, see Home Renovation coverage in Reading.
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