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Westminster Completes First 3H-Funded Street Improvement Project
Westminster residents are experiencing tangible benefits from Ballot Measure 3H, as the City has initiated its first neighborhood repaving project in the Appleblossom area, funded by the measure. With a $2 million annual allocation, the initiative focuses on enhancing safety and infrastructure, with future projects planned for the Amherst and Countryside neighborhoods.
Pothole Palooza 2026 Kicks Off
Pothole Palooza 2026 in Westminster runs April 27–30, focusing on repairing reported potholes. Residents can submit reports via Access Westminster by 2 p.m. on April 30. Participants enter a raffle for a personalized street sign. Last year, the community reported over 100 potholes, resulting in 2,201 repairs.
A More Walkable Historic Westminster
Residents and commuters traveling along 72nd Avenue in Historic Westminster are starting to see visible signs of progress.…
City Launches Community Engagement on Road & Fire Infrastructure Needs
On June 2, Westminster City Council initiated a community dialogue to enhance neighborhood streets and fire infrastructure. Officials seek funding to address deteriorating road conditions and necessary fire station construction. As demand for emergency services grows, city leaders emphasize the importance of resident engagement in shaping future infrastructure investments.
Pothole Palooza Returns for 2025
This spring, the City is once again bringing back Pothole Palooza, a marathon week to fix as many potholes as possible in our community. Our streets team will hit the roads from April 14-17 filling any potholes that have been reported by residents, and any others they find along the way.
How It’s Blade: Anatomy of a Snowplow
Westminster's Public Works and Utilities Department is tasked with plowing more than 1,100 lane miles of road to keep residents safe during winter storms. It takes a team of trained and dedicated operators starting as early as 2 a.m. to get a jump on each storm.
Report Potholes During Our First-Ever Pothole Palooza
From April 8-11, our dedicated City streets team will repair potholes as part of a marathon week to spruce up roads in Westminster. Starting today, residents can let us know about any pesky potholes that need to be fixed using the form linked below.
‘Clearopathra’ and ‘CTRL+SALT+DELETE’ Officially Join Snowplow Fleet
Two snowplows were officially named by City staff using custom-designed decals and resident-submitted names. After residents submitted their punniest names and voted for their favorites, Clearopathra and CTRL+SALT+DELETE officially joined the fleet. Be on the lookout for these punny plows this winter and beyond.
What to ‘Snow’ Before You Go
In snowy conditions, understanding how to navigate around snowplows is essential for safety. When flashing blue lights approach, drivers can either continue or pull over, based on road conditions. A new online snowplow tracker provides real-time updates on plow locations, enhancing safety and navigation during winter weather.