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UDOT presents US‑40 corridor study showing capacity limits at Silver Summit and SR‑248; short‑ and long‑term options mapped
Summary
UDOT planning staff briefed Summit and Wasatch county officials and the public about an ongoing US‑40 corridor study that finds several interchanges and segments are likely to exceed capacity within 5–15 years; options include lane additions, revised interchange types and improved local connectivity to reduce local traffic on US‑40.
UDOT staff briefed Summit County Council and Wasatch County officials during a joint session on Sept. 17 on an ongoing US‑40 corridor study that covers I‑80 junctions, interchanges at Silver Summit (Exit 2), SR‑248 (Mayflower) and the segment up to the river bridge. The study analyzes existing and projected traffic, freight movements and land‑use plans to identify short‑ and long‑term interventions.
Travis (UDOT emerging area project manager) and Jeff (UDOT Region planning manager) said the study has advanced through data collection, stakeholder meetings and scenario development.…
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