With traditional asphalt paving, the top surface of the asphalt is ground away and a new asphalt surface is added. This is typically done on surfaces that have significant wear, cracking, and potholes. Fog seal is used as a preservation treatment on surfaces that are in fair to good condition. It is a coating that seals all cracks, preventing further deterioration and development of potholes.

Four lots (Lot 7, Lot 10, San Fernando Police and City Hall) will undergo a repaving of the lots and restriping of the stalls. The remaining four lots (Lot 3, Lot 8, Lot 6N, Lot 9) will have asphalt repairs made and restriping of the affected stalls only.

Once the contractor has opened the roadway at the end of the workday, it is safe to drive. Until the contractor removes the barriers closing the parking lot, it is important that all pedestrians and motorists stay off the surface until it has properly cured.

When the fog seal lays down it shows the workmanship of the contractor for a few months. With time and especially when the summer months come along and the road surface starts to heat up, the material will settle and smooth out more as vehicles and street sweepers pass over the surface.

The application of thermoplastic paint will take place approximately one week after the pavement application. Doing it any sooner may cause the paint to bleed into the newly paved surface.