SALT LAKE COUNTY PROJECT OVERVIEW
PORTER ROCKWELL BOULEVARD TO OLD BINGHAM HIGHWAY
UDOT is currently designing the freeway section of MVC between Porter Rockwell Boulevard in Herriman and Old Bingham Highway in West Jordan. Improvements will include a new grade-separated concrete freeway with two to three general purpose lanes, auxiliary lanes at select locations and ramps connecting the new freeway to the existing divided highway.
The project is:
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9 miles long and spans four cities
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Designed to be compatible with future phases
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Using an innovative construction approach
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Constructing 25 bridges in 16 locations, including 13 cross streets
This will be the first segment of MVC in Salt Lake County to be converted into a freeway. This project will bring UDOT one step closer to making MVC a fully functional freeway. Construction is expected to begin in 2027.
DESIGN UPDATES
Initial traffic analyses have been conducted, and the team is continuing to make progress on the project's design.
ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATES
As part of the design process, UDOT is conducting an environmental reevaluation to address any changes in the built and natural environment that may have taken place since the original study was completed. To read more about the original MVC environmental document, visit the “ENVIRONMENTAL” tab of the website.
SALT LAKE COUNTY PLANNED PROJECTS
Proposed Express Bus Service on 5600 West
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA), in partnership with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has initiated an expansion of bus service on the west side of Salt Lake County, covering the cities of Salt Lake, West Valley, West Jordan, and Kearns. The state population is projected to double by 2050, with current and future growth occurring on the west side of the county. This project is the transit alternative for UDOT’s Mountain View Corridor project and has been identified in the UTA Five-Year Service Plan to address the future growth of west Salt Lake County. Visit www.rideuta.com for more information.
Utah-U's
The City of South Jordan is currently building "Utah U's" between South Jordan Parkway and Lake Avenue. These new lanes will allow drivers to make a U-turn without having to drive through a traffic light. The work is being done now to support traffic expected to increase with the opening of Daybreak Field in spring 2025. The Utah U's will function as part of the overall Mountain View Corridor freeway and ramp system slated to begin construction in 2027. Visit www.sjc.utah.gov for more information.
Future MVC Project Phases
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Extend MVC between California Avenue and I-80 in Salt Lake City
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Build new freeway lanes between all existing frontage roads (I-80 to Porter Rockwell Boulevard)
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Convert existing intersections to interchanges
Visit www.unifiedplan.org for more information.
SL COUNTY NOISE RESOURCES
Frequently Asked Questions
The addition of noise walls within the project area has not yet been determined. UDOT is conducting a formal noise analysis to determine whether traffic noise meets the criteria for abatement measures, such as a noise wall. If the analysis finds that noise mitigation is both feasible and reasonable according to the UDOT Noise Abatement Policy, qualifying property owners and tenants will be contacted and invited to participate in a formal noise wall balloting process. The noise study is expected to be completed in fall 2025.
Noise levels may increase as freeway lanes are added. To evaluate potential impacts, UDOT is conducting a formal noise study during the design process. This study will analyze current and projected traffic noise levels to determine how nearby property owners may be affected by this project. The noise study is expected to be completed in fall 2025.
The existing noise walls along Mountain View Corridor will remain in place and will not be impacted by this project.
Noise levels vary based on several factors, including distance from the road, elevation, terrain, and traffic volumes. UDOT is conducting a formal noise study for this section of Mountain View Corridor in line with federal and state regulations. This study will model current and future noise levels to determine how nearby property owners may be affected by this project. The noise study is expected to be completed in fall 2025.
In accordance with the UDOT Noise Abatement Policy, several conditions must be met before noise abatement measures are implemented. The mitigation must be considered both feasible and reasonable.
The factors considered when determining feasibility include engineering and design considerations, safety, and effectiveness in reducing noise. Factors considered when determining if mitigation is reasonable include achieving the noise abatement goal, cost-effectiveness, and the preference of nearby property owners and residents.
If noise mitigation is found to be both feasible and reasonable according to the UDOT Noise Abatement Policy, qualifying property owners and tenants will be contacted and given the opportunity to participate in a formal noise balloting process. A majority of affected property owners must vote in favor of a proposed noise wall for the abatement measures to be implemented as part of this project.
You can learn more by visiting udot.utah.gov/connect/public/noise-walls.
The new freeway lanes will be constructed between the existing frontage roads and will remain within UDOT’s existing right-of-way. No additional property will need to be acquired as part of this project.