UDOT Seeks Input on Proposed 10-Mile Mountain View Corridor Extension in Saratoga Springs

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is considering a 10-mile extension of the Mountain View Corridor in Saratoga Springs to address significant population growth projected to nearly triple by 2050 in northern Utah County. The proposed extension, running from Cory Wride/Pioneer Crossing to Redwood Road near Pelican Point, aims to reduce expected traffic congestion by potentially diverting up to 22,000 vehicles off Redwood Road each weekday and decreasing anticipated morning commute delays, which could otherwise increase by 13 minutes. The plan also seeks to improve public safety by offering an additional evacuation route for southern Saratoga Springs residents, who currently rely on Redwood Road as the main exit. Alongside the freeway, two 12-foot-wide shared-use trails parallel to both the frontage roads and the expressway are planned. UDOT is actively seeking community feedback through an online meeting on April 29, an in-person open house on April 30, and a public comment period open until May 16. The project remains in early stages, with public input encouraged to help determine the route and scale of the extension.