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Commission approves Springville Sharp–Tintock rail consolidation amid property, right‑of‑way cost increases
Summary
The Utah Transportation Commission approved additional funding for the Springville Sharp–Tintock rail consolidation project after UDOT staff told commissioners the new alignment will require roughly 50 acres of additional right‑of‑way and partial impacts to about 18 residential parcels.
Salt Lake City/Spanish Fork — The Utah Transportation Commission approved additional funding on Wednesday for the Springville Sharp–Tintock railroad consolidation project after staff told commissioners project costs increased because of additional right‑of‑way needs and partial property impacts.
UDOT’s Region 3 director reported the consolidation will connect the Sharp line (owned by Union Pacific) to the Tintock line (owned by the Utah Transit Authority). The department says the physical rail connection would allow closure of six existing at‑grade crossings within Springville…
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