Council’s Corner

Northern Corridor

After years of negotiations and debate the Northern Corridor was given the green light to proceed by the Bureau of Land Management. With the granting of a right of way through a portion of the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. Including a Mojave desert tortoise incidental take permit that protects private property rights in Washington County. The proposed highway will run 4 miles from St. George’s Red Hills Parkway (just behind the Sugarloaf) to the Washington Parkway at the northwest end of Green Spring. It is considered by most to be an important part of the infrastructure plan for future growth. Proponents of the new road cite key factors of reducing pollution and that preexisting traffic systems will not be adequate for a future population that is estimated at 500,000 by 2060 in Washington County. At the heart of the negotiations for the new road is the addition of 7,000 acres of new reserve. Identified as Zone 6 and is located west of Bloomington and south of Santa Clara. The roads timeline of completion is roughly 5-7 years with design beginning as soon as possible. What this means to Washington City is the addition of an east-west travel route that will ease pressure off Exit 10, shorten travel times and support city commerce at Exit 13. This announcement is another testimonial to the expansion of our area. City building permits continue to set records as our hard working city employees try to stay ahead of the demand. I feel a great sense of satisfaction in living in what I consider the best city anywhere. It is my pleasure to serve on your city council!

  –Kurt Ivie, Washington City Council

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