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  • Heber Valley Corridor

    Heber Valley Corridor

    Project Update

    Thank you for your continued interest in the Heber Valley Corridor Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). UDOT is conducting an EIS to improve regional and local mobility on US-40 from SR-32 to US-189 and provide opportunities for non-motorized transportation while allowing Heber City to meet its vision for the historic town center.

    Today, we published the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. This report identifies our preferred alternative. A video summary of the Draft EIS is on our website and to view the Draft EIS documents, click here.

    UDOT is holding public meetings on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, 2026 for the public to learn about the Draft EIS, discuss questions with study team members, and make formal statements at the public hearing on Jan. 28. The community is invited to review and comment on the Draft EIS from Jan. 9 through March 9, 2026.

    Click here to read the Executive Summary Fact Sheet

    Click here to read the Alternative A Fact Sheet

    Click here to read the Alternative B Fact Sheet

    Preferred Alternative Summary and Comparison

    UDOT has identified Alternative B as the preferred alternative primarily because it would perform best with respect to the overall purpose of the project.

     

    Alternative A: primary advantages and disadvantages

    The primary advantages for Alternative A are fewer impacts to resources in the north fields, primarily wetlands and farmland. Alternative A also has fewer noise impacts, mainly to planned developments in the North Village.

    The primary disadvantages of Alternative A are that it does not perform as well from a transportation perspective and would result in more impacts to homes and businesses.

    Alternative B: primary advantages and disadvantages

    Alternative B would provide the best performance with respect to the purpose of the project:

    • Best regional mobility (faster travel time, shorter travel path)
    • Best local mobility (fewer failing intersections and shorter queues on Main Street)
    • Best performance with respect to Heber City’s vision for its historic town center (more likely to attract regional traffic away from Main Street).

    Other transportation considerations were also evaluated in identifying the preferred alternative. Alternative B would provide the following additional benefits:

    • More consistent with the master-planned North Village local road network
    • More efficient combination of road functional classifications and less out-of-direction travel
    • Provides an alternate route in case of an emergency on north US-40 between Potter Lane/College Way and 900 North
    • Substantially fewer residential and business relocations compared to Alternative A.

    The primary disadvantages of Alternative B are greater impacts to wetlands and farmland in the north fields.

    Public Comment Period

    JAN. 9 TO MARCH 9, 2026

    We are asking for comments on the Draft EIS, specific to:

    • The analysis of the potential impacts
    • The proposed mitigation of potential impacts
    • The preferred alternative

    How to comment:

    Heber Valley Corridor EIS
    c/o HDR
    2825 E Cottonwood Parkway # 200
    Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121

    What to include in comments:

    • Clearly identify the issue or resource you’re concerned about.
    • Reference specific sections or topics in the Draft EIS.
    • Include data, citations, observations, or personal experiences that support your comment.
    • Comments are more impactful when they are solution-oriented.
    • Comments may also be in the form of a question, in addition to statements.

    How comments are used:

    • Public comments submitted during the public comment period are not considered a vote.
    • Comments are one input among many that we will use to make final updates and decisions regarding the project.
    • Comments will be used to consider things that may have been overlooked, such as property or environmental impacts.
    • Comments on the Draft EIS will receive a response in the Final EIS.

    Public Meetings

    JAN. 27, 6-7:30 p.m.: VIRTUAL MEETING AND Q&A

    • Held on Zoom
    • Presentation followed by question and answer session with team

    Not accepting formal comments

    Click here to read the Virtual Meeting Participant Guide

    JAN. 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m.: OPEN HOUSE AND HEARING

    • Review study materials and speak with study team members in an open house format. Comments made at the open house are not considered formal comments unless they are provided to a court reporter or a written comment on provided forms.
    • UDOT’s ROW agents will be available at the open house to answer questions between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.
    • Presentation followed by public hearing, comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

    Sign up in advance to make a formal comment.

    Click here to read the Public Hearing Participant Guide

    What’s Next?

    After reviewing public input, we expect to release the Final EIS and Record of Decision by summer 2026.

     

    To learn more about the environmental study process that UDOT is following, watch the video below

  • Open house for the Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) Phoston Spur & Rail Trail Study and U.S. Route 40 Corridor Study

    Open house for the Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) Phoston Spur & Rail Trail Study and U.S. Route 40 Corridor Study

    You are invited to attend a combined open house for the Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) Phoston Spur & Rail Trail Study and U.S. Route 40 Corridor Study between 5 and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Come meet the study teams, learn about both studies’ goals and next steps, and provide feedback on current and future transportation needs in Summit and Wasatch Counties.

    Please accept or decline (if you haven’t already) the invitation so we can prepare with the correct number of bicycles.  We will meet at the Summit Bike Share Station near the Summit County Health Department at 650 Round Valley Drive.  The route we will bicycle can be found here.

    Summit Bike is kindly arranging for e-bikes for the group, Please bring your own helmet if desired, water, a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes.

    The public is welcome to attend and provide feedback any time during the open house. There will not be a formal presentation.

    Phoston Spur & Rail Trail Study

    UDOT is conducting the Phoston Spur & Rail Trail Study, which aims to improve nonmotorized transportation connections in Summit and Wasatch Counties. By understanding the regional trail network and connectivity needs of the area, the study team will develop a preferred concept that meets local and state needs.

    U.S. Route 40 Corridor Study

    UDOT is conducting the U.S. Route 40 Corridor Study, which will identify long-term, holistic solutions to move people safely and efficiently throughout the corridor as the area continues to grow.

     

    Open House

    Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
    Time: 5–7 p.m.
    Location: Utah Film Studios
    Second-Floor Annex 4001 Kearns Blvd Park City, UT 84060

  • Heber Valley Corridor One Step Closer

    Heber Valley Corridor One Step Closer

    The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is studying options to alleviate congestion on Main Street in Heber, and they are asking for public input. A public comment period will begin on August 27 and will close on September 26, 2020. There will also be a virtual meeting for the public on August 27, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Current information is availble on the website at https://hebervalleyeis.udot.utah.gov/.

    The Heber Valley Parkway Corridor Planning Study was completed in 2019. It was determined then that further data and evaluation was needed. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has now been initiated. This process will evaluate the possible impact of alternatives on natural and human environments.

    The public, elected officials, agencies, and others are encouraged to consult with UDOT to identify the purpose and need for transportation action in the valley. UDOT will then create alternatives such as constructing new roads, reconfiguring Main Street, and improving other nearby roads. Each alternative will be examined for environmental impact.

    Throughout the process, there will be many requests for public involvement. These include public meetings, public comment periods, a public hearing, and other engagement opportunities. The August 27th meeting will be part of the scoping for the project. Alternatives will be examined and a draft EIS will be created. Another public comment period will be held. Afterwards, UDOT will identify a preferred option, and a final EIS will be prepared. A decision regarding Main Street and Highway 40 could be determined by 2023.

    During the public comment period, input may be submitted through the website, email, voicemail, or by sending a letter. More information can be found here: https://hebervalleyeis.udot.utah.gov/.

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