According to a press release, UDOT has released a draft State Environmental Study, SES, for adding a lane in each direction to the entire length of Legacy Parkway between Farmington and I-215.

“The new lanes would be built between the existing northbound and southbound lanes, so the overall footprint of the road would not increase,” the release said. “The improvements are needed to address current and future travel demand, complement other improvements to transit and pedestrian/cycling projects and support Utah’s economy.

“The additional lanes could also help keep people moving during upcoming I-15 construction, potentially saving the state nearly $200 million and finishing that project roughly a year sooner.”

UDOT will be hosting a public meeting to learn more about the study and improvements, review the draft SES and provide a chance for the public to give feedback at Foxboro Elementary School in North Salt Lake tonight (Wednesday) from 5-7 p.m.

In addition to the public forum, the press release notes that interested parties can give feedback on the draft SES through the following mediums through Oct. 10:

• “Email: legacyparkwaystudy@utah.gov
• Phone: 385-390-0103
• Mail: Legacy Parkway Study c/o Horrocks
• 1265 E Fort Union Blvd, Suite 200
• Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047″

UDOT Region One Senior Communication Manager Mitch Shaw told the Standard-Examiner the project is estimated at around $65 million.

“Pending environmental approval, we expect to select a contractor and begin construction in 2026,” he said. “The final schedule and phasing would be determined by the contractor and project team.”

He added that the project is about improving transportation options for the future.

“These improvements are part of a comprehensive effort to meet travel demand through the year 2050,” he said.

For more information and to give input, visit https://publicinput.com/legacyparkwaystudy.