UDOT

Feedback needed for Phoston Spur and Rail Trail Study, U.S. Route 40 Corridor Study

PARK CITY (May 29, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on two environmental studies impacting Summit and Wasatch County residents. 

The public is invited to attend an open house for the Phoston Spur and Rail Trail Study and the US-40 Corridor Study on June 3 from 5-7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the second-floor annex of Utah Film Studios in Park City. 

The Phoston Spur and Rail Trail Study will identify options to improve safety and increase travel options for everyone in Summit and northern Wasatch counties. 

“We want to be good stewards and attentive listeners, so that we can understand this area’s unique trail and connectivity needs,” UDOT Project Manager Eduardo Miranda said. “After all, this area includes State Route 248 — a popular connection for trail users. So we’re looking for ways to make their travel across SR-248 safer, while satisfying state needs.” 

The US-40 Corridor Study is looking for long-term solutions to move people safely and efficiently through the US-40 corridor, including the local network; from Interstate 80 to south of Jordanelle Reservoir. 

“US-40 is the key route in connecting the Wasatch Back to both eastern Utah and the Wasatch Front,” UDOT Regional Planning manager Geoff Dupaix said. “As the communities around the US-40 corridor continue to grow, it’s important to identify potential solutions that enhance connections for all travel modes now so we can incorporate them into our long-term planning efforts.”

At the open house, members of the public can come at their convenience, discuss study goals and provide feedback to help shape transportation along US-40. There will not be a formal presentation. 

Those who cannot attend but wish to provide feedback can email us40area@utah.gov or call 385-446-8881. More information about the open house and the studies can be found at udotinput.utah.gov/US40area.

After the open house, both study teams will develop conceptual designs and recommend solutions as early as the end of 2025.