Major infrastructure projects set to transform Utah County

Construction is underway on the Mountain View Corridor project, which will establish a freeway section between 2100 North and Porter Rockwell Boulevard in Utah County. This greenfield project is expected to be completed by early 2026. In conjunction with this, the Pioneer Crossing Flex lanes project is in the design phase, with plans to begin construction next year and have the flex lanes operational by early 2026.

Additionally, a design-build project on 2100 North is set to release a request for proposals in April 2024, with contractor selection anticipated in winter 2025 and construction starting in early 2026. These projects aim to enhance connectivity in the region, including extending the Mountain View Corridor to State Route 73 and developing a system interchange.

In Payson, a new interchange project has received $95 million in funding, approved by the commission in June. This project will create an overpass interchange north of the existing Payson Main Street interchange, facilitating traffic flow and economic growth in the area. The initial phase will include the construction of the Nebo Beltway, which will connect to State Route 198 and realign nearby railroad tracks.

Furthermore, a railroad consolidation project in Springville aims to streamline rail traffic by removing six aggregate crossings and establishing a new UTA FrontRunner corridor. These infrastructure developments are expected to significantly improve access and support the growing populations in northwest and southern Utah County.