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UDOT proposes more than 30 miles of fiber along U.S. 89 to boost connectivity in Logan Canyon
Summary
The Utah Department of Transportation presented a plan to install over 30 miles of fiber-optic cable along U.S. 89 through Logan Canyon, connecting to existing fiber at each end, partnering with utilities on a shared trench to minimize environmental impact and supporting future last-mile broadband and emergency communications.
The Utah Department of Transportation presented plans to install more than 30 miles of fiber-optic cable along U.S. 89 through Logan Canyon, intending to link Logan, Garden City and Beaver Mountain Resort and improve broadband access and emergency communications, a UDOT presenter said.
UDOT said the project would connect to existing fiber at each end of the route to create a continuous network that extends beyond the immediate 30-mile installation, and that the agency is coordinating with Rocky Mountain Power, Logan Power and Logan City Water to place the new lines in a single shared trench to limit environmental impacts and construction disturbance.
Logan Canyon, located in the Cache National Forest and noted for limestone cliffs, alpine lakes and winter recreation, sits along U.S. 89, a National Scenic Byway that links Logan and Garden City and provides access to Bear Lake. UDOT described the installation as supporting broader community connectivity and operational communications for local governments and businesses, and said the new backbone would serve as a foundation for other telecommunications companies to provide last-mile service.
The presenter described practical benefits for residents, visitors and emergency responders, saying the fiber “will improve broadband access in Logan Canyon, allowing for easier and more reliable community connection for Logan City, Garden City, and Beaver Mountain Resort,” and that it would “support emergency services in a time of need.”
UDOT also emphasized construction practices intended to reduce impacts on the natural landscape by using a shared single trench with partner utilities. The presentation did not specify project funding sources, a construction timeline, or any required permits and approvals; no motions or votes were taken during the presentation.
“This project will be a beacon of innovation, linking the communities of Logan Canyon and keeping Utah moving,” the UDOT presenter said.
Next steps described in the presentation focused on coordinating utility partnerships and preparing construction plans; details about schedule, costs and regulatory approvals were not provided in the remarks.
