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UDOT project listing puts Main Street widening and new interchange on 2026–2030 funding list, mayor says
Summary
Santaquin officials told the council that UDOT has approved project entries for a three-lane widening and a new interchange, placing the work on the state funding list for 2026–2030. City staff also updated the council on Main Street construction progress and a Central Utah Water Conservancy District celebration planned for Sept. 10.
The Santaquin City Council heard on Tuesday that the Utah Department of Transportation has added two major projects — a three-lane widening and a new interchange — to the state funding list for the 2026–2030 period.
The city’s mayor told the council that the projects received project identification numbers and funding consideration at recent UDOT and Transportation Commission meetings. The mayor said the two projects together amount to about $280 million to $290 million in target funding and that the three-lane widening will extend from the Payson area well into neighboring county limits.
City staff also provided a construction update for the Main Street reconstruction: paving of the north side has been completed and work on the south side has begun; staff said they expect the south side work to move faster because it does not involve a water line. Staff said they are aiming to have paving complete near Orchard Days and will provide gravel access if paving is not finished in time so events can proceed.
Separately, Norm (staff member) said Central Utah Water Conservancy District plans a celebration on Sept. 10 for the completion of a major pipe installation; staff will provide details later.
Why it matters: The UDOT action signals the projects have cleared an important hurdle toward design and construction funding, which the city and regional leaders have been pursuing to address traffic growth and safety on the I‑15 corridor and Main Street.
The council received the reports as informational; no council votes were taken on the UDOT items Tuesday.
