Utah's transportation authorities are embarking on significant infrastructure projects in Utah County, fueled by state funding. Plans include constructing two new freeways, extending an existing freeway, and enhancing travel infrastructure to accommodate the county's anticipated growth. The Utah Inland Port Authority has also greenlit a major development near the Great Salt Lake, sparking concerns from environmental groups. The Utah Transportation Commission forecasts that Utah County's growth will outpace several other counties by 2050, with transportation projects totaling around $1.4 billion underway.
The Utah Inland Port Authority approved a new project area on 9,000 acres of mainly agricultural land. Weber County’s hope is that the site will become an “industrial development, advanced manufacturing and renewable energy hub." https://t.co/WDA0Dv8HYB
The Utah Transportation Commission said that Utah County is projected to grow faster than Salt Lake, Davis and Weber counties combined by 2050. The commission announced transportation projects costing nearly $1.4 billion. #trucking #truckers #Utah #Landlinemedia ... https://t.co/9zors9ezOW
ICYMI: Utah transportation officials are moving forward with plans that they say will enhance the travel infrastructure to meet Utah County's growing needs. https://t.co/sWprBwR9FE
The Utah Inland Port Authority has approved plans for a massive development that environmental groups argue is too close to the Great Salt Lake. https://t.co/tXHyBAJoqf
UDOT has multiple projects planned in Utah County, thanks to newly approved state funding. The plans include two new freeways and a freeway extension. https://t.co/iXNJGIVuA0