Washington City Roads

One of the major costs of local government is the building and maintenance of our roads. Because of the fast growth of our community we have all become accustom to the orange cones throughout the community.

Since 2008, Washington City had spent nearly $15 million dollars on the construction of new roads or in the ongoing maintenance of the existing roads. Some of the road projects completed in the last few years have included: widening of Washington Fields road, Telegraph widening and improvements, Virgin River Bridge, 2000 South/Sandia improvements, and Industrial Road. And we are currently working on road connections to the new Southern Corridor. 

Each year we spend a significant amount of money on sealing road cracks, fixing potholes and slurry sealing the surfaces. We currently have maintained a life-span on our roads of greater than 16 years, which is a great accomplishment. 

The money available for road projects is very limited and comes from either the general funds and taxes of the community or from a proportioned share of the tax the state collects from every gallon of fuel sold. It never seems quite sufficient for all of our road needs. 

We have a very dedicated and professional road crew and appreciate the great work that they do in providing for both the quality and safety of our streets.