Frequently Asked Questions

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a Record of Decision (ROD) in Fall 2008. The signed ROD completed the environmental process for the Mountain View Corridor and allowed UDOT to proceed with design and construction on projects within the EIS limits.

The Mountain View Corridor is moving forward with project design, right-of-way acquisition and construction. UDOT plans to begin work in Utah County in late fall 2009 and in Salt Lake County in spring/summer 2010.

The Utah State Legislature allocated $500 million in the 2009 Legislative Session as part of a future-bonding package for start of construction in Salt Lake County. The Transportation Commission had previously designated $230 million for Salt Lake County and $130 million for Utah County. In Salt Lake County, UDOT plans to use those funds to begin work on a 10-mile segment between 9000 South (at approximately 5000 West) and Redwood Road (at approximately 16000 South). In Utah County, the construction area is on 2100 North from Redwood Road to I-15.

The MVC team will use a phased construction approach designed to balance transportation needs with available funds. Initial construction includes building two lanes in each direction with signalized intersections where future interchanges will be located. Future construction will build out the remainder of the corridor, including a transit solution and enhancement of the initial construction by adding interchanges and more lanes to achieve a fully functional freeway.

Construction will take place gradually over time, based on the transportation needs in the corridor and the funding that is allocated.

Although the initial phase of the Mountain View Corridor (MVC) project will include stoplights like Bangerter Highway, the MVC will evolve into a free-flowing freeway as improvements are made in subsequent construction phases. Bangerter Highway, with intersection widths at approximately 150 feet, was never intended to convert to a freeway system with interchanges. The Mountain View Corridor approach ensures that the project will eventually convert to a freeway.

Each property and project is unique, which makes it difficult to answer specific questions about how property values may be impacted. However, general information about property owner’s rights and UDOT’s acquisition, appraisal, and relocation process can be accessed on the Mountain View Corridor website at www.udot.utah.gov/mountainview. It may also be accessed on the UDOT website (www.udot.utah.gov) under the “Public” tab, “Project, Studies, and Future Plans” on the first drop-down menu, and “Property Rights and Acquisitions” on the second drop-down menu.

Air quality is one of the many factors that were evaluated in the Environmental Impact Statement process, and the project meets or exceeds the air quality standards set by state and federal agencies. The Mountain View Corridor is also addressing air quality by providing a balanced transportation solution with transit, carpool lanes and bike and pedestrian trails within the corridor. In addition, federal regulation of motor vehicle emissions combined with air quality standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Utah’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have helped reduce major vehicle pollutants over the last two decades.

Yes, as the Utah Transit Authority’s preferred transit alternative is on 5600 West in Salt Lake County with a dedicated center-running right-of-way. Transit vehicles will operate alone in their own lanes in the center of the roadway and street traffic would use general-purpose lanes adjacent to the transit. Potential vehicle types appropriate for use include a rubber-tire system such as Bus Rapid Transit or a rail system such as street car or light rail. However, no technology has been selected at this time.