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Transportation Commission approves S Line extension funding and scoping to Highland Drive
Summary
The Utah Transportation Commission unanimously approved added scoping and funding to extend Salt Lake City’s S Line from McClellan Street east of Highland Drive. Officials and local leaders told commissioners the extension would improve access, reduce congestion, and support nearby health‑care and housing projects.
The Utah Transportation Commission on Aug. 12 voted unanimously to add scoping and additional funding for the S Line extension from McClellan Street to just east of Highland Drive, a project the Commission said will include double tracking, right‑of‑way acquisition, infrastructure to support 15‑minute headways, reconstruction of Simpson Avenue, utility relocations and signal work.
Commissioners said the decision follows a week of briefings and local…
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