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Council hears federal-aid plan for 3900 South reconstruction and 12-foot shared paths
Summary
Engineering staff briefed the council on a joint 3900 South project with Taylorsville covering roadway reconstruction, widening, and 12-foot shared-use paths; prior interlocal and grant funding partly secured and a federal aid agreement must be executed to start design, with construction targeted for 2027.
Engineering staff told the council the environmental document is complete for the 3900 South project from Redwood Road to the Jordan River Bridge, a joint effort with Taylorsville that includes areas of full-depth reconstruction, mill-and-fill, some widening and construction of 12-foot shared-use paths on both sides of the roadway.
Colby Wilson of the city’s engineering division said earlier interlocal funding of $3 million from the county helped start environmental work, and the city has obtained TAP and STP grants. He said the Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) has recommended an additional $2.5 million that would require a future modification and that UDOT has identified $2.8 million from its Highway Safety Spot Improvement program.
Wilson said executing the federal aid agreement is the next step to hire a consultant and begin design; construction is hoped for in 2027. Council members asked whether widening would affect green spaces and the city welcome sign; Wilson said some widening and grading will be required and the sign may need to be moved depending on final design and surveys.
No formal vote was recorded during the study meeting; staff said the agreement will be processed so design work can begin and further modifications may follow as additional funding is formalized.
