Hinton Streets and Alleys Paving Schedule Begins September 14, 2026
Paving work on streets and alleys in Hinton begins today, Monday, September 14, 2026, with crews set to move through a planned list of locations in a specific order.
The City of Hinton announced that paving will cover several alleys, avenues, intersections, and neighborhood streets. Residents in affected areas should be ready for temporary traffic changes and should move parked vehicles as needed so paving crews and asphalt equipment can access each work area.
AAA Paving & Sealing of Princeton, West Virginia, will perform the work.
Paving begins today in Hinton
The paving project starts Monday, September 14, 2026. The work will move through the listed streets and alleys in order, beginning with the alley from 9th Avenue to 12th Avenue, between Temple Street and Summers Street and continuing through several locations across Hinton.
Because paving equipment needs space to operate safely, the City of Hinton is asking residents to cooperate with traffic flow in each area. That includes moving parked vehicles before crews arrive, avoiding blocked work zones, and allowing extra time when traveling near active paving areas.
Asphalt paving often requires large equipment, trucks, rollers, and workers moving between curb lines, intersections, and alley entrances. Parked vehicles can slow the work or prevent crews from reaching the pavement surface. Keeping the area clear helps the contractor complete the work more efficiently and reduces the chance of delays.
The city’s announcement does not set an individual date or time for each location. The schedule is listed by order of progression, meaning crews are expected to move from one location to the next as work advances.
Weather, equipment needs, traffic conditions, and site conditions can affect the pace of paving. Residents should watch for crews, posted signs, cones, and changing traffic patterns near the listed streets and alleys.
Streets and alleys will be paved in this order
The following locations are scheduled for paving in the order provided by the City of Hinton.
Order | Location scheduled for paving |
1 | Alley from 9th Avenue to 12th Avenue, between Temple Street and Summers Street |
2 | 8th Avenue from Temple Street to Summers Street |
3 | 7th Avenue from Temple Street to Summers Street |
4 | 6th Avenue from Temple Street to Summers Street |
5 | 5th Avenue from Temple Street to Ballengee Street |
6 | Intersection at the top of 7th Avenue and Ballengee Street |
7 | Alley from 5th Avenue to 6th Avenue, between Temple Street and Ballengee Street, Sportsman Way |
8 | Alley from 4th Avenue to 5th Avenue, between James Street and Ballengee Street, Chessie Way |
9 | Alley from 3rd Avenue to 4th Avenue, between Temple Street and Ballengee Street, Sportsman Way |
10 | Intersection of 3rd Avenue and James Street |
11 | Alley from 2nd Avenue to 3rd Avenue, between James Street and Ballengee Street, Chessie Way |
12 | Alley from 14th Avenue to 15th Avenue, between Temple Street and Fayette Street |
13 | The Pointe |
14 | Hawthorn Way from Ewart Street to Rose Street |
15 | Chestnut Hill Circle |
16 | Greenwood Street |
This order matters for residents and drivers because it gives a general sense of where crews will go next. A household or business near one of the later locations may not see work immediately on the first day, while those near the first several locations should be prepared sooner.
The first two locations are alleys. From there, crews are scheduled to move through several numbered avenues between Temple Street, Summers Street, and Ballengee Street before reaching specific intersections and additional alleys.
Later locations include The Pointe, Hawthorn Way from Ewart Street to Rose Street, Chestnut Hill Circle, and Greenwood Street.
Residents should move parked vehicles before crews arrive
The main request from the city is simple: residents in each paving area should help keep traffic moving and move parked vehicles so asphalt equipment can reach the work area.
This applies to vehicles parked on streets, near alley entrances, along curbs, and in areas where trucks or paving machines may need to pass. Even one vehicle in the wrong location can block equipment from entering an alley or force crews to pause.
Residents near the scheduled locations can help by taking a few steps before paving reaches their block.
Move vehicles away from the listed paving areas
Park in a location that does not block the street, alley, intersection, or access point scheduled for work.
Keep alley entrances clear
Alleys often have less room for equipment than wider streets. Clear access helps crews enter, pave, and exit safely.
Watch for temporary traffic control
Cones, work vehicles, and crew direction may change the normal traffic pattern.
Plan for short delays
Drivers may need to take another route while equipment is working.
Avoid walking or driving on fresh asphalt
Newly placed asphalt needs time before regular traffic returns. Crews will control access when needed.
The city’s request for cooperation is not just about convenience. Paving work involves heavy equipment, hot asphalt, and crews working close to travel lanes. Clear access makes the work safer for residents, drivers, workers, and nearby property owners.
What drivers can expect near active paving areas
Drivers should expect temporary disruption wherever paving is underway. That may include narrowed lanes, blocked alley access, temporary closures, equipment staged near the street, and trucks entering or leaving the work zone.
The work list includes several intersections and cross-street connections, so drivers who normally use numbered avenues, Temple Street, Summers Street, Ballengee Street, James Street, Ewart Street, or Rose Street should pay attention when approaching those areas.
The schedule also includes named alleyways, including Sportsman Way and Chessie Way. People who use those alleys for parking, trash access, deliveries, or rear property access should prepare for temporary changes.
When work reaches an intersection, drivers may see traffic slow from more than one direction. The listed intersections include the top of 7th Avenue and Ballengee Street, along with 3rd Avenue and James Street.
In these areas, patience matters. Paving crews often need to complete a section in one sequence so the finished surface is even and properly compacted. Stopping and restarting around unnecessary traffic can complicate the work.
Why the order of progression helps the work move smoothly
A posted order of progression gives the public a practical way to prepare. It does not guarantee an exact hour for each location, but it helps residents understand the path crews plan to follow.
The paving sequence begins with:
Alley from 9th Avenue to 12th Avenue, between Temple and Summers Streets
8th Avenue from Temple to Summers
7th Avenue from Temple to Summers
6th Avenue from Temple to Summers
This early part of the schedule focuses on alleys and avenues in a connected area. Crews then continue to 5th Avenue from Temple to Ballengee and the intersection at the top of 7th Avenue and Ballengee Street.
From there, the work includes Sportsman Way and Chessie Way alley segments, along with the intersection of 3rd Avenue and James Street. The final listed items move outside that cluster to The Pointe, Hawthorn Way, Chestnut Hill Circle, and Greenwood Street.
A clear progression can reduce confusion. Residents can look at the list and see whether their location is near the beginning, middle, or end of the work plan. That helps with parking, errands, deliveries, and daily travel.
It also helps drivers avoid active work areas. If crews have already passed one location and moved to the next, traffic impacts may shift with them.
AAA Paving & Sealing will perform the work
AAA Paving & Sealing of Princeton, West Virginia, will carry out the paving. The company will be responsible for the paving operations at the listed locations, while the City of Hinton is asking for public cooperation to support access and traffic flow.
Residents should allow paving crews room to work and follow any directions given in the work zone. Asphalt work can move steadily once a crew begins a section, but the equipment needs open pavement, clear edges, and enough room for trucks to deliver material.
If a vehicle remains parked in a paving area, crews may not be able to complete that section as planned. Moving vehicles early is one of the most helpful steps residents can take.
How to prepare if a listed street or alley is near you
Residents do not need special equipment or formal notice to prepare. A few practical steps can prevent delays and reduce stress when crews arrive nearby.
Check the schedule and identify your location
Review the list of 16 paving locations and note whether your home, driveway, parking space, alley access, or regular route is included. Some residents may not live directly on a listed street but may still use one of the alleys or intersections.
Move vehicles before work reaches the area
If a street or alley is listed, move vehicles before crews need access. This is especially important for alleys between numbered avenues and named streets, where equipment has limited room to maneuver.
Keep trash bins and other items out of the way
The city specifically mentioned parked vehicles, but any object near the work area can create a problem. Trash bins, trailers, basketball hoops, lawn equipment, and other items should not block the pavement or alley access.
Expect noise and equipment movement
Paving work can bring truck traffic, equipment noise, and temporary limits on access. These conditions are normal during asphalt operations and should pass as crews move through the schedule.
Give fresh asphalt space
Fresh asphalt may look ready before it has cooled enough for regular use. Drivers and pedestrians should follow crew instructions and avoid entering areas that remain blocked off.
A smoother paving project depends on local cooperation
The City of Hinton’s paving schedule covers a wide range of locations, from alleys between Temple, Fayette, Summers, James, and Ballengee Streets to neighborhood roads such as Hawthorn Way, Chestnut Hill Circle, and Greenwood Street.
The work begins Monday, September 14, 2026, and will proceed through the listed locations in order. Residents and drivers can help most by keeping vehicles clear of paving areas, watching for crews, and allowing extra time near active work zones.
The takeaway is straightforward: if a street, alley, or intersection on the schedule is part of a daily route or parking area, prepare early. Clear access will help AAA Paving & Sealing complete the work safely and help Hinton’s paving project move from one location to the next with fewer delays.
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