In a unanimous vote this week, the Westbridge City Council approved a $10 million budget aimed at upgrading and expanding the city’s aging dump truck fleet. The new investment is part of a larger infrastructure initiative to improve local roads, highways, and utility corridors following years of deferred maintenance.
City officials stated that the current fleet, many of which are over 15 years old, has become increasingly costly to maintain and inefficient for the growing demands of Westbridge’s expanding suburbs and industrial zones.
Boosting Roadwork Efficiency
“Our crews are working harder than ever, but outdated equipment is holding them back,” said Westbridge Public Works Director Angela Monroe. “This investment in a modern dump truck fleet will allow us to complete roadwork faster, safer, and more efficiently.”
The new trucks will be used to haul materials such as asphalt, sand, and crushed stone during resurfacing and reconstruction projects. City leaders say the updated fleet will help them tackle long-overdue road upgrades and prepare for upcoming expansions in the city’s southern districts.
A Strategic Investment in Infrastructure
The newly approved budget will cover the purchase of 24 high-capacity dump trucks with advanced hydraulic lifting systems, onboard diagnostics, and improved fuel efficiency. Several of the new vehicles will also be outfitted to handle winter tasks such as snow plowing and salt spreading.
In addition to permanent assets, the city has also signed short-term agreements with regional providers to ensure access to gravel truck rental options when demand spikes. This hybrid approach provides the city flexibility without overburdening the municipal fleet with seasonal demand.
Supporting Local Services
To meet immediate needs while the new fleet is being delivered and phased in, Westbridge will continue to rely on dump truck services from local contractors for hauling and debris removal. These partnerships will ensure that summer construction projects remain on schedule and disruption to local traffic is minimized.
The updated fleet is expected to be operational by early spring of next year, just in time for Westbridge’s largest road resurfacing campaign in over a decade. City officials believe this move sets the foundation for sustained improvements across the transportation network.
“This is more than just buying new trucks,” Mayor Ruben Shaw stated. “It’s about modernizing how we maintain our roads, ensuring public safety, and supporting the crews who keep Westbridge moving.”
With construction season ramping up and the city growing steadily, Westbridge’s investment in its dump truck fleet reflects a proactive step toward better infrastructure and long-term community development.
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