Pavement management is the process of planning the reconstruction, rehabilitation, maintenance and repair of streets to efficiently optimize the pavement conditions over the entire network of roadways. It is vital to the community because proper pavement management allows cities to avoid costly replacements in the long run. A portion of the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) and general funds have historically been used to finance this program. The new vehicle license fee revenue will be added to the mix to enhance the program.
Studies have shown that scheduled maintenance extends the life of city streets by up to 50% and that it costs less than the expensive repairs needed without scheduled maintenance. The cost of replacing unmaintained roads is much more expensive than the cost of regular maintenance.
2021 Pavement Management Projects
The list below will be updated throughout the year as projects come online.
The City of Washougal has contracted Blackline, Inc. to apply a Slurry Seal to some city streets during the first week of July. The slurry seal process is a 1-day event and will preserve your street for 5-7 years.
