Asphalt Paving in Lake Park, GA

Asphalt paving in Lake Park means building on some of the lowest ground in the Valdosta area. Lake Park sits at about 157 feet, and Ocean Pond and Long Pond lie within its city limits, with more natural lakes to the west and north. The town was settled in 1889 along the new Georgia Southern and Florida Railway, first named Lawrence, and renamed Lake Park in April 1890 for the lakes around it. It was incorporated on December 29, 1890, and had 932 residents in 2020.

Low ground and high water tables

Near ponds and in low areas, soil can stay damp for long stretches, and a driveway base that sits in wet ground loses strength. We look for those conditions at the estimate. Where the ground is wet, we raise the driveway slightly, remove soft material, use a thicker compacted base and make sure the surface drains toward a place water can go.

Highway businesses

I-75 passes west and south of town with Exit 2 at Belville Road and Exit 5 at SR 376, and US 41 runs through the center as Marion Avenue. Fuel stations, restaurants and shops near those exits see heavy truck traffic, which ruts and potholes weak pavement. We rebuild truck lanes with a heavier section, patch failed areas and restripe.

Homes around town

Residential work here includes new driveways, gravel conversions and repair of older driveways. Around the ponds, we pay extra attention to slope, since a driveway that drains toward the water can erode the bank at its edge.

Outlet shopping and traveler traffic

Lake Park's businesses near the interstate serve travelers heading to and from Florida, and traffic peaks around holidays. Scheduling lot work outside those peaks keeps disruption down. We phase work so pumps, entrances and some parking stay open.

Growing slowly but steadily

Lake Park's population rose from 549 in 2000 to 733 in 2010 and 932 in 2020. Newer homes need driveways built on well-compacted ground; older ones near the center often need base repair. We look at each.

Utility locates

Before any digging, we request Georgia 811 locates.

Permits

US 41 and SR 376 are state routes, so driveway connections to them need a GDOT permit. City streets go through the City of Lake Park and county roads through Lowndes County.

Call (229) 652-1421 for a free estimate in Lake Park.

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