Six-year plan set for county roads

Whitman County Commissioners approved a preliminary six-year transportation improvement plan July 16 for the county, updating the annual listing to cover 2019-2024, including a list of continuing projects and new items.

For the next three years, all projects are funded, with money still hoped-for in 2022-24 work.

In 2018, the plan’s listed projects now completed, or being completed, include phase one of bridge ratings – 117 done so far – Farmington Road (asphalt) overlay and Sand Road paving.

Set for 2019 are countywide safety improvements – pavement markings, rumble strips and guardrail – fun...