Definitions of Maintenance Work

Maintenance work is categorized into three areas:
  • routine maintenance
  • preventive maintenance
  • major maintenance.
    All three maintenance categories may be performed with state forces or by contract; however, most preventive and major maintenance work should be contracted and funded with Strategy 144 maintenance funds or federal funds. Note that contracted work on Functional Class 6 and 7 roadways can only be completed using maintenance funds.
    The following definitions of maintenance activities should be used in determining the type of work activity when addressing planning and budgeting.