Mayor’s Message

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to each of you for your patience as the city has managed several road construction projects throughout the summer, with some extending into the fall.

We sometimes joke that Utah has two seasons: winter and road construction. This year, the orange-cone season has been especially busy.

Several major projects have been underway in and around Springville, including work associated with the opening of the new Springville High School, water service improvements along Canyon Road and the opening of UDOT’s new I-15 Dry Creek Parkway interchange.

Several residents have asked me why road construction sometimes continues into the beginning of the school year. It is a fair question. Construction schedules depend on many factors, including weather, funding, project design, bidding and contractor schedules, coordination with other agencies, and unexpected conditions discovered during construction.

Much of our roadwork is concentrated during the warmer months, when conditions are better for paving, concrete work, and other construction like pipe replacement. Funding and project coordination also play a role. Springville’s fiscal year begins July 1, and many city projects are planned through the annual budget process. Other projects involve state, county or federal funding or coordination with agencies such as the Utah Department of Transportation. Funding sources, project requirements, bidding schedules, and contractor availability all affect when work begins and ends.

Road construction is inconvenient, and there really is no ideal time to close a road for maintenance, repair or major improvements. We appreciate your patience as we work to maintain existing infrastructure and prepare for a great future in Springville.

Each year, I look forward to seeing a different kind of orange appear — the fall colors on our mountains rather than the cones on our roads. We are fortunate to be surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains and all the beauty they bring.

Starting in October, staff and volunteers will begin preparing the holiday lights along Main Street and our Civic Center Park. Somehow, each year seems to pass a little faster than the one before.

Thank you for your patience and thank you for allowing me to serve as your mayor. I consider it a privilege.

—Mayor Matt Packard