In June 2026, Eckles Paving completed a 33,000-square-foot asphalt milling, overlay, and parking lot restriping project at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. The project involved removing three inches of existing asphalt, preparing the surface, applying tack coat, installing a new three-inch asphalt overlay, and restriping the parking lot in yellow to match the existing layout.
Mountain properties in Park City experience demanding pavement conditions, including snow, freeze-thaw cycles, snow removal, changing temperatures, and seasonal traffic. This project gave the Deer Valley Resort parking area a new asphalt surface while maintaining the established parking lot configuration.
Eckles Paving provides asphalt paving, milling, repair, and pavement maintenance for commercial properties throughout Park City and across Utah. Property owners and managers can also contact Eckles Paving for a free asphalt estimate.
Asphalt paving underway at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah.
Deer Valley Resort Asphalt Project Overview
The Deer Valley Resort project included several stages of pavement rehabilitation and finishing work:
- Location: Deer Valley Resort, Park City, Utah
- Project date: June 2026
- Project area: Approximately 33,000 square feet
- Milling: Removal and hauling of three inches of existing asphalt
- Surface preparation: Sweeping and cleaning the milled surface
- Tack coat: Applied before paving
- Asphalt paving: Three-inch asphalt overlay across approximately 33,000 square feet
- Striping: Parking lot layout and restriping in yellow paint to match the existing configuration
Completing these steps as part of one coordinated project allowed the pavement surface, transitions, and markings to be addressed together.
Step 1: Milling Three Inches of Existing Asphalt
The project began by milling and hauling away three inches of existing asphalt.
Asphalt milling uses specialized equipment to remove a controlled depth of existing pavement. Rather than simply placing additional asphalt on top of the existing surface, milling allows crews to remove deteriorated material and create room for the specified new asphalt layer.
On this project, approximately 33,000 square feet of pavement was milled to a depth of three inches.
Milling can also be important when maintaining appropriate elevations around curbs, drainage structures, entrances, concrete, and adjoining pavement. Without removing existing material, an overlay raises the finished pavement elevation.
The prepared pavement surface at Deer Valley Resort.
Step 2: Hauling Away the Milled Asphalt
As the milling operation removed the existing pavement, the material was hauled away from the project area.
Coordinating milling and hauling helps keep the site organized and prepares the parking area for the next stages of the project. Once milling was complete, the exposed surface could be thoroughly cleaned before paving began.
Step 3: Sweeping and Preparing the Surface
Surface preparation is an important part of an asphalt overlay project. After milling, loose asphalt particles, dust, and debris can remain on the pavement.
The Deer Valley Resort surface was swept before tack coat and new asphalt were applied.
A clean surface helps prepare the existing pavement for the materials installed above it. This step may look simple compared with milling and paving, but preparation can have a significant effect on the quality of the finished project.
Step 4: Applying Tack Coat Before Paving
After the milled surface was cleaned, tack coat was applied before the new asphalt overlay.
Tack coat is used between pavement layers to promote bonding between the existing prepared surface and the new asphalt placed above it.
This creates a better connection between the pavement layers so they can function together rather than as separate surfaces.
For property owners researching how pavement layers work together, our article explaining how an asphalt company determines asphalt thickness provides additional information about pavement design and project conditions.
Step 5: Installing a Three-Inch Asphalt Overlay
Once preparation and tack coat were complete, Eckles Paving installed a three-inch asphalt overlay across approximately 33,000 square feet.
An asphalt overlay creates a new driving surface over the prepared pavement below. Crews place the asphalt at the specified thickness and compact it to create the finished pavement surface.
The Deer Valley project called for a full three-inch asphalt overlay following the removal of three inches of existing asphalt.
This combination of milling and paving allowed the project to replace the removed pavement depth rather than continually increasing the parking area’s finished elevation.
Why Mill Before an Asphalt Overlay?
Not every overlay project requires the same preparation. The condition of the existing pavement, required asphalt thickness, elevations, drainage, transitions, and intended use of the property can all affect the paving plan.
Milling before an overlay can provide several practical advantages:
- Removes deteriorated surface material
- Creates space for the new asphalt layer
- Helps maintain existing pavement elevations
- Improves transitions to surrounding surfaces
- Creates a prepared surface for the new pavement
For properties where pavement deterioration is more extensive, the recommendation may instead involve localized asphalt repair or complete removal and replacement.
Our guide to deciding whether to sealcoat, resurface, or replace asphalt explains how pavement condition can affect that decision.
Asphalt Overlay vs. Complete Replacement
An overlay and a complete asphalt replacement are different approaches.
An overlay allows suitable portions of the existing pavement system to remain in place while a new asphalt surface is installed. Complete replacement involves removing failed pavement and rebuilding areas where the existing structure or base can no longer provide adequate support.
The appropriate method depends on existing pavement conditions. Cracking, settlement, drainage, base stability, traffic loads, and previous repairs should all be evaluated when planning a rehabilitation project.
Eckles Paving provides both resurfacing-related paving work and asphalt patching and pothole repair, allowing different pavement conditions to be addressed as needed.
Step 6: Laying Out and Restriping the Parking Lot
The paving itself was not the final step at Deer Valley Resort. Once the new asphalt surface was ready, Eckles Paving laid out and restriped the parking lot.
The new markings were painted in yellow to match the existing parking lot layout.
Maintaining the established layout helps preserve familiar traffic and parking patterns instead of unnecessarily changing how vehicles use the property.
Eckles Paving provides parking lot striping throughout Utah for newly paved, sealcoated, and existing commercial parking lots.
A fresh asphalt overlay at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah.
Why Striping Should Be Planned With an Asphalt Overlay
A new asphalt overlay covers the existing pavement markings. That means restriping should be considered during project planning rather than treated as an afterthought.
Depending on the property, pavement markings can include:
- Parking stalls
- Traffic lanes
- Directional arrows
- Crosswalks
- Loading areas
- Accessible parking spaces and access aisles
- Fire lanes
- Other traffic-control markings
Property managers planning a paving project can learn more about maintaining parking lot markings in our guide to parking lot restriping in Utah.
Asphalt Paving in Park City’s Mountain Environment
Park City and Deer Valley have pavement conditions that differ from many lower-elevation Utah communities. Mountain properties experience winter snow, repeated freezing and thawing, snowplow activity, moisture, and substantial seasonal temperature changes.
Water that reaches cracks and damaged pavement can contribute to additional deterioration as temperatures fluctuate. Drainage is also important because standing water and poor runoff can accelerate pavement problems.
Our article on how Utah weather damages asphalt explains how local weather conditions can affect pavement over time.
Preparing Asphalt for Park City Winters
Summer paving and pavement maintenance give property owners an opportunity to address asphalt conditions before another Park City winter.
Existing cracks and pavement failures can allow moisture into the pavement system. As conditions change throughout fall and winter, those vulnerable areas may continue to deteriorate.
Depending on pavement condition, maintenance may include crack sealing, asphalt repair, drainage corrections, or other treatments.
Preventive maintenance should be selected based on actual pavement condition rather than applying the same treatment to every surface.
Commercial Asphalt Projects Require Careful Coordination
Resorts, hotels, retail properties, apartment communities, schools, industrial facilities, and other active properties often need asphalt work completed while minimizing disruption to normal operations.
Project planning may need to account for:
- Guest and customer access
- Employee parking
- Delivery routes
- Construction equipment
- Temporary closures
- Paving sequences
- Striping and reopening
These considerations are especially important for destination properties such as those in Park City, where parking and vehicle access are important parts of daily operations.
Our article on what a Utah paving company should include in a commercial asphalt estimate provides additional information for property managers preparing for a paving project.
The newly paved surface at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah.
Asphalt Services for Resorts and Hospitality Properties
Resort and hospitality properties can contain several different types of pavement, including parking lots, access roads, service areas, loading areas, employee parking, and private roads.
Different sections may also experience very different traffic loads. Guest parking may primarily serve passenger vehicles, while service and delivery areas may regularly handle heavier trucks.
Eckles Paving provides services that can be combined into a larger pavement plan, including:
- Asphalt paving
- Asphalt milling
- Asphalt repair
- Crack sealing
- Sealcoating
- Parking lot striping
- Grading
- Parking lot drainage
Why Choose Eckles Paving for Park City Asphalt Projects?
Eckles Paving has more than 35 years of experience providing asphalt paving and pavement maintenance throughout Utah.
Our crews work on commercial parking lots, private roads, resorts, HOAs, apartment communities, schools, churches, industrial facilities, municipal properties, and residential driveways.
Because Eckles Paving provides milling, grading, asphalt paving, repair, sealcoating, crack sealing, drainage work, and striping, multiple stages of a pavement project can be coordinated through one experienced asphalt contractor.
Eckles Paving is licensed and insured and has earned more than 1,300 five-star reviews.
Learn more about Eckles Paving and our asphalt paving experience throughout Utah.
Park City and Summit County Asphalt Services
Eckles Paving serves commercial and residential properties throughout Park City, Deer Valley, Summit County, Wasatch County, Heber, and surrounding mountain communities.
We also provide asphalt services throughout Utah County, Salt Lake County, Davis County, Weber County, Cache County, Tooele County, and communities across Utah.
Visit our Utah asphalt service areas page to learn more about where Eckles Paving works.
Fresh asphalt is paved at Deer Valley Resort during the Park City project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What asphalt work did Eckles Paving complete at Deer Valley Resort?
Eckles Paving milled and hauled three inches of existing asphalt across approximately 33,000 square feet, swept the surface, applied tack coat, installed a three-inch asphalt overlay, and restriped the parking lot in yellow to match the existing layout.
When was the Deer Valley Resort asphalt project completed?
The project was completed in June 2026 in Park City, Utah.
Why is asphalt milled before an overlay?
Milling can remove deteriorated pavement, create room for new asphalt, help maintain elevations, and prepare the existing surface for an overlay.
What does tack coat do before asphalt paving?
Tack coat promotes bonding between the prepared existing pavement and the new asphalt layer installed above it.
How thick was the asphalt overlay at Deer Valley Resort?
Eckles Paving installed a three-inch asphalt overlay across approximately 33,000 square feet.
Did Eckles Paving restripe the Deer Valley parking lot?
Yes. After paving, the parking lot was laid out and restriped with yellow paint to match the existing layout.
Does Eckles Paving provide asphalt paving in Park City?
Yes. Eckles Paving provides asphalt paving, milling, repair, sealcoating, crack sealing, striping, grading, and related pavement services for properties in Park City and surrounding Utah communities.
Related Asphalt Resources
Property owners planning similar asphalt projects may also find these Eckles Paving resources helpful:
- Should I Sealcoat, Resurface, or Replace My Asphalt?
- How Does a Utah Asphalt Company Determine How Thick the Asphalt Should Be?
- How Utah Weather Damages Asphalt
- Utah Parking Lot Restriping Guide
- What Should a Utah Paving Company Include in a Commercial Asphalt Estimate?
You can also browse our asphalt paving tips and resources for additional information about paving, pavement maintenance, repair, and commercial asphalt projects.
The asphalt overlay at Deer Valley Resort.
Request a Free Park City Asphalt Estimate
If your Park City property needs asphalt milling, an overlay, parking lot paving, repairs, striping, or pavement maintenance, Eckles Paving can evaluate the existing pavement and help determine the appropriate scope of work.
Contact Eckles Paving for a free asphalt estimate for your Park City, Summit County, or Utah asphalt project.
Industry Resources
- Asphalt Institute — Technical and educational resources related to asphalt pavement construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
- Federal Highway Administration Pavements — Information about pavement construction, preservation, rehabilitation, and performance.
- American Public Works Association — Resources covering pavement, transportation infrastructure, maintenance, and public works.
