Washington County motorists, cyclists, and local residents have a chance to voice their opinions on the future of their roads. The county is seeking public feedback on its Draft FY 2024-25 Road Maintenance Program, and the online open house runs until April 21, so the clock's ticking for those who want to weigh in.
Proposed maintenance activities for the coming fiscal year are extensive, featuring 11.34 miles of chip seal pavement repair and 5.29 miles of paving undertaken by LUT crews, while another 4.55 miles will be handled by contractors, LUT crews are also rolling up their sleeves for four substantial culvert replacements, not to mention they've got their work cut out for them with 250 miles of sweeping bike lanes, shoulders, and managing riparian areas.
But that's not all, because sustainability doesn't sleep and neither does Washington County's commitment to the environs, as evidenced by the colossal task of clearing and trimming an impressive 1,800 miles of roadside vegetation. The Washinton County's website lays out the full agenda for residents keen to comprehend the scope of work set to roll out.
According to the Washington County Roads website, the input from residents is not falling on deaf ears, "Your comments will help shape the final project list," so this is the chance to directly influence policy decisions that affect everyday commutes and the preservation of natural beauty in the locales we inhabit, however after the feedback window closes the final list of maintenance projects will go to the Washington County Board of Commissioners, who will cast their votes on the proposed actions in June.
