Virgin adopts SR‑9 corridor management plan; council backs county underpass grant push

Virgin—s town council on Sept. 16 adopted a corridor management plan for State Route 9 and agreed to back a Washington County funding request for three pedestrian underpasses on Sheepridge Road, actions proponents said will help manage tourism near Zion National Park and improve safety for recreation users.

The plan, presented by consultant Wanda Maloney, is a voluntary, nonregulatory framework intended to guide management and visitor experience improvements along the SR‑9 corridor over the next five to 10 years and to position the route for an All‑American Road designation. "The plan is is voluntary. It's non regulatory. It doesn't impose anything," Maloney told the council during a slide presentation.

Why it matters: SR‑9 is already a state‑designated scenic byway and part of the corridor has federal recognition. Town officials said adopting the plan will let Virgin participate in coordinated marketing, signage and stewardship efforts and strengthen future grant applications. Council members also…