Commercial Asphalt Paving & Maintenance in Lincoln

From parking lot construction to asphalt repairs—durable paving solutions built to withstand Nebraska’s freeze-thaw cycles.

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Full-Service Commercial Paving for Lincoln Businesses & Property Managers

Byrne & Jones is a commercial asphalt paving contractor serving Lincoln, NE businesses, property managers, institutional campuses, and municipalities. With 50 years of industry-leading experience, we bring a level of scale and vertical integration to Lincoln that sets a new standard for commercial asphalt paving in Lincoln, NE. Based in Greenwood, we own and operate our own asphalt plant, ensuring total quality control from the mix design to the final roll.

Our self-performing crews handle every phase of your project—from new site construction to long-term maintenance—providing durable, high-traffic solutions for the Greater Lincoln area without relying on subcontractors.

Asphalt Paving Services being performed by Byrne & Jones Construction in Lincoln Nebraska

Commercial Asphalt Paving Services Across the Lincoln Metro

Commercial asphalt paving in Lincoln, NE doesn’t stop at the city line. Our crews work daily across the greater Lincoln metro — from established commercial corridors in Lincoln Park to growing industrial and retail sites in Cedar Bluffs, Waverly, Hickman, Seward, Crete, and Milford. Each market has its own mix of property types and pavement conditions, and our project managers coordinate phasing, mobilization, and material delivery so projects in any of these communities run on the same standard as work inside Lincoln itself.

Because we operate our own asphalt plant in Greenwood — geographically central to the entire Lincoln metro — we can supply consistent hot-mix asphalt to any project in Lincoln Park, Waverly, Hickman, Seward, Cedar Bluffs, Crete, or Milford without depending on third-party batch plant availability. For property managers responsible for assets across multiple submarkets, that supply control matters: it means a single contractor accountable for material specs, schedule, and execution across every site.

New Construction Asphalt Paving Services in Lincoln

Parking Lot Construction

As a top-rated commercial asphalt paving contractor with over four decades of experience, we build safe, efficient, and visually appealing parking lots for businesses in Lincoln. From grading and base prep to asphalt paving and drainage, our expert crews and state-of-the-art equipment ensure quality at every step. We design for smooth traffic flow, ADA compliance, and long-term durability—offering maintenance plans to protect your investment.

Road Construction

Byrne & Jones Construction has the expertise and resources to handle a wide range of road construction projects in the Lincoln area. From private roads to public thoroughfares, we are committed to building tough roadways intended for a wide range of use. Our experienced engineers and paving crews utilize industry-leading techniques and high-quality materials to ensure long-lasting and smooth driving surfaces. We manage traffic flow, meet regulatory standards, and complete projects efficiently and safely.

Asphalt Walking Paths

Enhance the accessibility and appeal of your commercial property with professionally constructed asphalt walking paths by Byrne & Jones Construction. Asphalt provides a smooth, stable, and durable surface ideal for pedestrian traffic.

Whether you need pathways for employee access, customer convenience, or recreational use, our team can design and build aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting walkways that blend seamlessly with your landscape. We focus on proper grading and drainage to ensure safety and longevity.

Pavement Maintenance Programs in Lincoln

A scheduled pavement maintenance program is the single most cost-effective way to protect a commercial parking lot investment. For commercial properties across Lincoln and the surrounding metro, Byrne & Jones builds custom pavement maintenance programs that combine inspection, crack sealing, sealcoating, patching, and re-striping into one coordinated plan tied to your property’s actual condition and use patterns.

Parking lot maintenance in Lincoln centers on the same enemy as elsewhere in Nebraska: freeze-thaw cycling. Lincoln averages 40–50 freeze-thaw events per year, and each one drives moisture into surface cracks that then expand as the water freezes. A maintenance program addresses this damage before it reaches the structural base. Properties on a consistent maintenance schedule typically see 8–12 additional years of pavement life compared to those that defer maintenance and end up needing a full overlay or replacement.

Our pavement maintenance programs are built around the property type — institutional campuses around UNL, healthcare facilities, retail centers along the south and north corridors, office parks, and industrial sites along the I-80 corridor all get a schedule matched to their conditions. Annual site inspections come standard, with a written assessment of pavement condition, projected service life, and the next maintenance actions due.

Lincoln Asphalt Repair Experts

Asphalt Milling & Overlays

When your asphalt pavement is showing signs of wear and tear but the underlying structure is sound, a mill and overlay can be a cost-effective solution. Byrne & Jones Construction utilizes state-of-the-art milling equipment to remove the damaged top layer of asphalt, creating a smooth surface for a new overlay.

This process restores the pavement’s integrity, improves its appearance, and extends its lifespan without the need for complete removal and replacement, saving you time and money.

Asphalt Sealing

Protect your asphalt investment with professional sealcoating services in Lincoln. Sealcoating provides a vital protective barrier against the damaging effects of weather, UV rays, oil, and chemicals.

This preventative maintenance procedure extends the life of your pavement, enhances its appearance with a rich, black finish, and can even make snow and ice removal easier. Our expert application ensures a uniform and durable seal that will safeguard your asphalt for years to come.

Asphalt Patching

Potholes and localized damage can create safety hazards and detract from the appearance of your commercial property. Byrne & Jones Construction expert asphalt patching services in Lincoln to address these issues promptly and effectively.

Our skilled crews high-quality patching materials and proven techniques to create durable repairs that seamlessly blend with the existing pavement. We understand the importance of addressing damage quickly to prevent further deterioration and more costly repairs down the road.

Hot-Pour Crack Filling

Cracks in your asphalt pavement allow water to penetrate the sub-base, leading to erosion, instability, and the formation of potholes. We provide professional hot-pour crack filling services in Lincoln to seal these cracks effectively. Our hot-applied sealant creates a flexible and durable barrier that prevents water intrusion, protecting the structural integrity of your pavement and extending its lifespan. This is a cost-effective preventative measure that can save you significant money on future repairs.

Asphalt Striping

Ensure the safety and organization of your Lincoln parking lot with professional asphalt striping services from Byrne & Jones Construction. Clear and well-maintained pavement markings are essential for guiding traffic flow, parking spaces, and ensuring ADA compliance.

Our experienced team uses high-quality traffic paint and precise application techniques to create crisp, durable lines, crosswalks, handicap spaces, and other necessary markings. Whether you need new layout striping or restriping of existing lines, we’ll ensure your parking lot is safe, efficient, and visually appealing.

50 Years of Trusted Paving Services Serving Lincoln

Whether you are looking for commercial paving in Waverly, parking lot repair in Seward, or a full mill and overlay in Hickman, Byrne & Jones is your local expert. From our regional office in Greenwood, we provide 50 years of experience and trusted asphalt services to the Greater Lincoln area.

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Recently Completed Paving Projects in the Greater Lincoln Area

A picture of a sealcoat and restripe asphalt job in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Project: Lincoln Costco Parking Lot
Scope of Work: Asphalt Removal & Replacement

Our crews completed a full commercial sealcoating and parking lot striping project at this high-traffic Costco location in Lincoln. The scope included surface cleaning, crack preparation, commercial-grade sealcoat application across the entire customer parking lot, and full re-striping to refresh stall lines, ADA-compliant accessible spaces, and traffic flow markings.

Lincoln Lutheran Repave and Restripe Lincoln 2023

Project: Lincoln Lutheran Parking Lot
Scope of Work: Asphalt Removal & Replacement

A complete parking lot repave and restripe at Lincoln Lutheran, completed during the summer break to avoid disrupting the school year. Work included removal of the existing failing pavement, base repair, full-depth asphalt installation, and new striping for student, staff, and visitor parking — with ADA-compliant accessible spaces and clear traffic flow markings.

Commercial parking lot repaving in the Lincoln metro — Greenwood, NE project completed by Byrne & Jones.

Project: Greenwood Parking Lot
Scope of Work: Asphalt Removal & Replacement

A full parking lot repave at a commercial property in Greenwood, just outside the Lincoln metro. The project included removal of deteriorated existing asphalt, base preparation, new hot-mix asphalt installation supplied directly from our adjacent Nebraska Asphalt Plant, and final striping.

Servicing the Greater Lincoln Nebraska Area

Based in Greenwood, NE, our crews deliver commercial asphalt paving, parking lot maintenance, walking paths, and more across the greater Lincoln area.

Lincoln Metro

Greenwood • Lincoln • Waverly • Hickman • Seward • Crete • Milford • Bennet

Greater Lincoln Area

Roca • Eagle • Malcolm • Valparaiso • Palmyra • Syracuse • Arbor • Havelock

Why Lincoln Businesses Choose Byrne & Jones

With 50 years of industry-leading experience, Byrne & Jones Construction brings a level of scale and precision to Lincoln that sets a new standard for commercial paving. Based in Greenwood, our self-performing crews handle every phase of your project—from major parking lot construction to long-term maintenance plans—ensuring total quality control without the need for subcontractors. We combine the personal service of a local Nebraska partner with the robust resources of a premier Midwest contractor to deliver durable, high-traffic solutions for businesses and municipalities across the Greater Lincoln area.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time of year to schedule my asphalt paving project in Lincoln?

In Nebraska, the paving season typically runs from late March through November — though we watch ground temperatures more than the calendar date. For asphalt, we need ground temps at 40°F and rising. Lincoln’s spring can bring late cold snaps in Lancaster County, and we’ve seen projects pushed back to mid-April some years. If you’re planning a summer project, the practical advice is to reach out before March — the schedule fills quickly once the weather cooperates. Lincoln’s continued commercial growth, particularly along the south and north corridors, means contractor schedules book up faster than most property managers expect.

How long will my Lincoln business be shut down during paving?

With asphalt, you can typically drive on it within 24 hours of compaction for passenger vehicles — we’d recommend waiting 3–5 days before heavy truck traffic, and avoiding sharp turns in place while the surface is still curing. At Byrne & Jones, we phase paving work around active Lincoln businesses — office parks, retail centers, medical facilities, and institutional properties — working section by section to keep your property accessible throughout the project. For properties with continuous operations, like healthcare facilities or 24-hour businesses, we can schedule work during off-peak or overnight hours to minimize any disruption.

How do I know if my Lincoln parking lot needs patching, an overlay, or full replacement?

Getting this diagnosis right saves significant money in the long run. If you’re seeing surface cracking and isolated damage on a structurally sound base, targeted crack sealing and patching is your most cost-effective option. If 25–40% of the surface has significant deterioration but the base is still solid, a mill and overlay extends pavement life 8–12 years at roughly 30–40% less than full replacement. Widespread alligator cracking, base failure, or drainage issues mean replacement is the right call — an overlay over a failing base just delays a larger, more expensive project. A free site evaluation gives you a clear picture before you commit to any scope of work.

Why is my Lincoln asphalt parking lot cracking and deteriorating?

Freeze-thaw cycles are the primary driver — Lincoln experiences 40–50 per year, and each one forces water into cracks, expands them as it freezes, and gradually weakens the base. Lancaster County’s soils can also settle unevenly beneath the pavement over time, creating low spots where water collects and accelerates damage. Nebraska’s sunny summers add UV oxidation that breaks down the liquid asphalt binder, leaving the surface brittle and grey. The fix is consistent preventative maintenance: crack sealing and sealcoating every 3–5 years interrupts this deterioration cycle before it reaches the structural base. The lots that fail prematurely are almost always ones where that maintenance was deferred for several years in a row.

Do I really need to sealcoat my asphalt, or is that just an upsell?

It’s definitely not an upsell — it’s the cheapest insurance policy you can buy. Think of sealcoat like sunscreen for your pavement. Nebraska’s UV rays and winter salt eat away at the liquid asphalt — the glue that holds the rocks together. Without it, the lot turns grey, becomes brittle, and starts to ravel. Sealcoating every 3–5 years can double the life of your lot for a fraction of the cost of a total overlay.

How much does commercial asphalt paving cost in Lincoln?

New commercial parking lot construction in Lincoln typically runs $3.50–$6.50 per square foot, depending on lot size, subgrade conditions, drainage requirements, and thickness specs. A mill and overlay generally comes in at $1.50–$3.00 per square foot. Because Byrne & Jones owns its own asphalt plant in Greenwood — right between Lincoln and Omaha — we control material costs directly and can mobilize quickly across the Lincoln metro without the logistical overhead that other contractors face. The most accurate number for your project comes from a free on-site evaluation, which accounts for your specific conditions, drainage, and any ADA compliance needs.

Do you work with institutional and university-area properties in Lincoln?

Yes — institutional properties are a significant part of our Lincoln work. University-adjacent commercial sites, state government properties, and healthcare campuses each come with requirements that most paving contractors aren’t set up to handle well: strict ADA compliance, phased scheduling around active operations (you can’t close a medical facility or a campus building for a week), and long-term maintenance planning tied to capital budgets and procurement timelines. Our self-performing crews are experienced working within those constraints — coordinating around class schedules, patient traffic, or state bidding requirements — and our plant in Greenwood gives us the supply control needed to hit tight windows. If you manage a property near UNL, on a state-adjacent corridor, or within a healthcare complex, we’re well-suited for your project.