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Residents push back at Hooper City hearing on proposed 5500 West widening
Summary
At a public hearing Aug. 21, residents told the Hooper City Council they oppose widening 5500 West, citing safety, parking and tree loss; engineers said the project is funded by regional grants and HUD, is designed for a 30 mph limit and targets construction in 2027 pending design, right-of-way and bids.
Hooper City Council heard residents' concerns Aug. 21 over a proposed widening of 5500 West between 5500 South and the south county line.
Resident Nick Haskin told the council he opposed the plan because sidewalks, curbing and gutters would remove on-street parking and mature trees and could increase vehicle speeds. "I'm just not supportive of it," Haskin said, adding that his lot is narrow and he uses the roadside area for loading horse trailers during community events. Kim Christiansen, a longtime resident, said the road needs repair but urged traffic-calming measures, saying she…
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