Local drivers will have noticed a very active District of Houston paving program this month. Here, existing asphalt is removed from the existing road surface to be mixed with new material and then laid back down again for a much smoother driving experience. (Angelique Houlihan photo/Houston Today)

Paving program progress

Local drivers will have noticed a very active District of Houston paving program this month. Here, existing asphalt is removed from the existing road surface to be mixed with new material and then laid back down again for a much smoother driving experience. (Angelique Houlihan photo/Houston Today)

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