Study Overview
The Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) mission is to keep Utah moving while enhancing quality of life through transportation improvements in our state. UDOT is conducting an Environmental Impact Statement (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.
Project Update
UDOT evaluated the 17 preliminary alternatives initially presented to the public and six new alternatives suggested by the public during the comment period held last fall in a three-level screening process. Preliminary screening focused on technical feasibility, Level 1 screening focused on the purpose and need of the project, and Level 2 screening focused on initial impacts to key resources.
Based on an evaluation of 23 alternatives, five alternatives on the west side passed the screening process and will be carried forward for detailed evaluation in the Draft EIS. The evaluation process is documented in the Draft Alternative Development and Screening Report.
The public is encouraged to review the screening report and provide comments. UDOT is asking the community to comment on the criteria used to screen alternatives, and the screening process. The public comment period will be open from June 7 through July 22, 2022.
If you are aware of anyone in the community without internet access or needing accommodations, please notify the project team at 801-210-0498 for assistance with viewing materials or providing comments. Hard copies of project information are available to view at the following locations while supplies last:
- Heber City Administration: 75 N Main St, Heber City, UT
- Wasatch County Administration: 25 North Main St, Heber City, UT
- Wasatch County Public Library: 465 E 1200 S, Heber City, UT
copy and paste to get to the website: https://hebervalleyeis.udot.utah.gov/?fbclid=IwAR0hNYi2RjwX8GGO1tgUafmoD2jW1Pgm_QH-VqbuEJbJDYiA3cTXpNKNfeE
