By Staff Report | Hartford Courant Staff
July 6, 2026
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The Spa City Department of Public Works recently announced a five-year paving plan to provide the public with “clear expectations” of when roads will be paved.
DPW Commissioner Bahram “BK” Keramati noted in a press release that this plan will also help coordinate efforts for water, sewer and utility infrastructure upgrades, along with planning for multi-modal transportation improvements.
“Improving communication and planning DPW’s work ahead will ensure a predictable delivery of services to the public,” Keramati stated in the release. “Additional work up front to put this together will help coordinate with other utilities and those interested in adding sidewalks or bike lanes for pedestrian use.”
“Improving communication and planning DPW’s work ahead will ensure a predictable delivery of services to the public.”
– BK Keramati, SSDC-Endorsed DPW Commissioner
The plan, developed by DPW Deputy Commissioner Tad Roemer in coordination with the DPW Field Manager and Working Supervisors, includes more than 100 streets or street sections to be paved during the five-year window.
Specific streets paved in a year might be adjusted due to changing conditions or resources, but for planning purposes, can be expected to be paved within a year of their listing.
It was noted that this announcement is part of a larger effort by DPW to share extended plans publicly, which were previously internal working documents. This includes water and sewer infrastructure planning, urban forestry efforts, building and facility renovations, as well as utilizing technology in the delivery of services.
“DPW’s workload is large and growing daily with the continued growth of the City, and the team works hard to plan ahead to prevent future problems. But many of these plans have been worked on internally without releasing them, and I believe by letting more people know what we’re doing there will be a benefit in the long run,” Keramati said in the release.
The 2027-2031 plan, along with the 2026 schedule for paving, can be found on the City’s website, which notes that the plan and the specific road list may be revised as “conditions, funding and priorities evolve.” DPW will also continue to update the community as adjustments are made.