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UDOT lays out purpose and need for possible Spanish Fork I‑15 interchange; public comment open through Nov. 13
Summary
UDOT presented a draft purpose and need for a proposed Spanish Fork interchange on I‑15, citing projected 2050 congestion, east‑west connectivity gaps for pedestrians and transit users, and expected Main Street failures if no action is taken; an expanded comment period runs through Nov. 13.
UDOT project manager Darren Bunker on Nov. 1 told the Utah County Board of Commissioners that a potential new interchange on I‑15 near Spanish Fork is intended to improve regional mobility, provide safe east‑west connectivity for all users and reduce congestion on Spanish Fork Main Street.
Bunker said the project team used the 2050 travel‑demand model and existing city plans to identify three primary needs: (1) improve regional mobility by giving commuters better access to I‑15; (2) provide multimodal east‑west crossings that accommodate cars, transit, cyclists and pedestrians; and (3) reduce growing congestion on Main Street. “The purpose of…
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