Land Use & Transportation News

David Hill Road, between Thatcher Road and Antler Drive, will be closed July 30-Aug. 20 for a culvert replacement.

The 2018-19 Road Maintenance Program was approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners at its June 19 meeting. The Program outlines maintenance activities selected for the fiscal year.

West Shore Drive, between Scott Hill Road and Scoggins Creek Recreation Area, will close June 4 for a culvert replacement and landslide mitigation.

May 20-26 was proclaimed National Public Works Week by the Washington County Board of Commissioners during the May 14 regular meeting.

West Shore Drive, between Hankins and Sain Creek roads, will remain closed through June 9 for bridge repairs and landslide mitigation.

Effective Sunday, April 15, the seasonal “carry traction devices” requirement in Washington County snow zones will be lifted until next winter.

Spring has sprung, along with thriving vegetation and illegally placed road signs. Both signs and vegetation can block driver visibility and pedestrian access.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high wind warning from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday (April 7).

West Shore Drive, between Hankins and Sain Creek roads, will close April 10 for bridge repairs.

As winter hangs on, Washington County is extending the “carry chains or traction tires” requirement in snow zone areas through April 15.