Town of Tewksbury, MA

Tewksbury, MA, a town with a population of 31,388, sought to modernize its pavement management plan with an updated roadway assessment. In collaboration with Environmental Partners, Cyvl was selected to conduct a comprehensive pavement evaluation across 141 centerline miles of roads. The goal was to leverage advanced technology to improve road maintenance planning, optimize resource allocation, and ensure long-term sustainability.

Challenge

Tewksbury’s Public Works Department faced the challenge of effectively managing and maintaining its road infrastructure. With aging roadways and the need for a data-driven pavement management strategy, the town required an innovative solution to assess current conditions, prioritize repairs, and develop a long-term plan for sustainability.

Solution

To address these challenges, Cyvl and Environmental Partners deployed a cutting-edge pavement assessment solution integrating:

• AI-driven pavement scoring to quantify roadway conditions.
• 360° and 2D imagery to create a visual record of road assets.
• Advanced data analytics to support strategic decision-making.

This comprehensive approach provided Tewksbury with clear, actionable insights into the state of its roads.

Tewksbury’s Public Works Department faced the challenge of effectively managing and maintaining its road infrastructure. With aging roadways and the need for a data-driven pavement management strategy, the town required an innovative solution to assess current conditions, prioritize repairs, and develop a long-term plan for sustainability.

— Kevin Hardiman, Director of Public Works, Town of Tewksbury

Implementation

Cyvl’s AI-powered technology and high-resolution imagery allowed for a detailed evaluation of pavement conditions. The seamless data collection process ensured a swift turnaround, equipping Tewksbury with:

• A complete pavement condition dataset to inform maintenance strategies.
• A GIS-integrated view of roadway assets for better planning and transparency.
• An interactive platform for staff to access and utilize pavement insights.

Our experience working with the Cyvl team has been amazing. They’ve provided more data than we thought we were going to get. From the day the data was uploaded, they’ve been utilized by our staff.

— Kevin Hardiman

Results:

1. Data-Driven Decision Making

• AI-generated pavement scores and imagery provide an objective assessment, eliminating guesswork and enabling smarter repair prioritization.

2. Long-Term Strategic Planning

• Accurate data allows Tewksbury to implement proactive, multi-year maintenance strategies, reducing costly emergency repairs.

3. Improved Efficiency & Resource Allocation

• Optimized planning ensures maintenance funds are spent effectively, shifting from reactive fixes to strategic, data-driven repairs.

4. Sustainable Infrastructure Management

• Proactive maintenance minimizes deterioration, extending roadway lifespans and preserving infrastructure investments.

Hardiman highlighted the overarching impact of the project: "We’re able to plan ahead and maintain the roads instead of wait and replace the roads."

Impact

Tewksbury’s successful pavement assessment demonstrates the power of data-driven infrastructure management. By integrating AI, imagery, and advanced analytics, Cyvl and Environmental Partners delivered a scalable, efficient solution that empowers the town to maintain safe and reliable roadways for years to come.

Tewksbury’s approach sets a benchmark for other municipalities looking to modernize their pavement management strategies with technology-driven insights.

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