Fruit Heights City has identified six key areas for street maintenance projects involving mill and overlay work. Construction has already begun in some areas and is expected to be completed by October 15, 2026.
The identified maintenance areas include Oakmont Lane and Oakmont Circle, Mountain Circle, Old Lake Lane and Deer View Circle, Meeting House Road, Old Farm Road, and Broken Fence, the Raymond Road cul-de-sacs and 50 South, and Laurelwood Drive and Greenfield Circle.
City decisions regarding road maintenance rely heavily on current road conditions, as reviewed by city staff and outside contractors. The city uses a multi-year maintenance plan that considers resident requests, traffic volume, public safety, available funding, and other local projects. This maintenance includes work on roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and streetlights.
The city's street maintenance is funded through the Annual Budget's Capital Projects Fund, which receives revenue from state B&C Road Funds, gas tax, street utility fees, and a portion of property tax dollars. City Manager Brandon Green and Public Works Superintendent Darren Frandsen are responsible for allocating these funds to the most beneficial projects for city streets.
To maximize the life of the asphalt, the city utilizes various maintenance stages ranging from chip sealing to complete reconstruction. The city also coordinates with agencies such as Haights Creek Irrigation, Dominion Energy, Rocky Mountain Power, Comcast, and Century Link to align utility infrastructure upgrades with road projects to minimize future digging.
