HEBER CITY, Utah-Friday, UDOT announced its environmental impact statement’s alternative concepts for the Heber Valley Corridor.

Presently, 13 alternative concepts are under consideration.

UDOT confirmed it will use a multi-level screening process to determine which alternatives are reasonable and detailed analysis will ensue moving forward.

The purpose of the EIS is to improve regional and local mobility on U.S. 40 from S.R. 32 to U.S. 189 while providing opportunities for non-motorized transportation.

It also permits Heber City to meet its vision concerning the historic town center.

These matters will be discussed October 5 in a virtual meeting while an in-person meeting is slated for October 6 at Heber Valley Elementary School, located at 730 S. 600 West in Heber City.

The alternative concepts being discussed for U.S. 40 in Heber City are as follows:

Alternative 40A: Widen US 40 (Concept proposing widening US 40 from five-seven lanes (500 North-U.S. 189)

Alternative 40B: Improve US 40 Roundabouts (Replacing existing signalized intersections with roundabouts at 500 North, Center Street, 100 South, 600 South and 1200 South with no additional lanes added to US 40)

Alternative 40C: Improve US 40 Intersection Improvements (Concept proposes realigning S.R. 113 to line up with Center Street to align major east-west movements in Heber City with no additional lanes added to US 40)

Alternative 40D: Improve US 40 Tunneling-Bridging: The concept proposes constructing a bridge over a tunnel under US 40 from 500 North-1200 South.

Alternative 40E: Reversible Lanes. The concept proposes converting the center turn lane to a reversible lane from 500 North-US 189. No additional lanes were added to US 40. The center lane would be used for northbound traffic in the AM and southbound traffic in the PM.

Alternative 40F: One-Way Couplet: The concept proposes splitting US 40 into two roads between 500 North and 1000 South. Main Street would be for northbound travel and 100 West for southbound travel.

West Bypass Alternative Concepts:

WA: Alternative West Bypass Limited-Access Grades Separated: Six interchanges at major connections. US 40 (2), US 189 (2), S.R. 113 and 1300 South (Speed Limit: 65)

WB: Alternative West Bypass Parkway At Grade: The concept proposes a parkway-type facility with eight intersections: US 40 (2), US 189 (2), S.R. 113, 1300 South, Industrial Parkway and 300 West (Speed Limit 55).

WC: Alternative WC: West Bypass Arterial At-Grade. The concept proposes an arterial-type facility with intersections at all cross streets, totaling nine: US 40 (2), US 189 (2), 1300 South, S.R. 113, Industrial Parkway, 300 West and South Daniels Road (Speed Limit 45).

Alternative WD: West Bypass Parkway Turbo Roundabouts (The concept has turbo roundabouts at seven key locations: Speed Limit 55).

East Bypass Alternative Concepts

Two of the eastern bypass concepts would be parallel to 1200 East. The third would be on 1200 East, or Mill Road.

Alternative EA: East Bypass-Limited Access Grade-Separated: The concept proposes a highway type facility offset from 1200 East (Mill Road) with three interchanges: Center Street and the north and south connections to US 40 (Speed Limit 65)

Alternative EB: East Bypass Parkway At-Grade. This concept proposes a parkway-type facility offset from 1200 East (Mill Road) with seven intersections at key locations (Speed Limit 55).

Alternative EC: East Bypass Arterial At-Grade: The concept proposes an arterial type facility on 1200 East (Mill Road) with intersections at all cross streets (12 total) (Speed Limit 45).

The screening process entails defining the study area to meet the purpose and need of Heber Valley residents.

Conceptual alternatives will also be developed that are informed by traffic data and public input.

A preliminary evaluation of alternatives will occur to ensure they are technically feasible, meet project objectives and NEPA requirements within the study area.

The application of first-level screening criteria (purpose and need) will occur to eliminate alternatives that might meet the purpose and need of the project.

Preliminary reports suggest that if no changes are made, as of 2050, southbound PM peak travel time in the Heber Valley will have doubled.

More information is available at this link: https://hebervalleyeis.udot.utah.gov/alternative-concepts/