Study Overview
The Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) mission is to keep Utah moving while enhancing quality of life through transportation improvements in our state. UDOT is conducting an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to improve regional and local mobility at the Interstate 80 (I-80) and SR-224 interchange at Kimball Junction and on SR-224 from Kimball Junction through the Olympic Parkway intersection in Summit County, Utah.
- Taking no action
- Alternative A: split-diamond interchange and intersection improvements
- Alternative B: grade-separated intersections with one-way frontage roads to the I-80 interchange
- Alternative C: intersection improvements with pedestrian enhancements
- Other reasonable alternatives (if identified during the EIS process)
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Two public meetings were held in January 2023 to provide an opportunity for the community to learn more about the study and ask questions directly with project team members.
Virtual Public Meeting
January 11, 2023
Study Area
The needs assessment evaluation area includes the I-80 and SR-224 interchange at Kimball Junction and SR-224 from Kimball Junction through the two at-grade intersections on SR-224 at Ute Boulevard and Olympic Parkway. The evaluation area also extends from milepost (MP) 143.2 to MP 145.6 on I-80.
Additional alternatives may be introduced and evaluated based on public and stakeholder feedback that may result in revisions to the study area.
Current Phase
UDOT is preparing an EIS to evaluate improvements at the I-80 and SR-224 interchange at Kimball Junction, and on SR-224 from Kimball Junction through the Olympic Parkway intersection in Summit County. This project builds on and uses information from the Kimball Junction and SR-224 Area Plan. UDOT’s goal for the project is to develop a comprehensive, technically sound EIS which accomplishes the following:
- Builds on, and uses information from, the Kimball Junction and SR-224 Area Plan
- Addresses the transportation needs in the area
- Identifies and screens alternative solutions to meet those needs
- Minimizes and avoids environmental impacts where possible
- Engages the public and stakeholders through an open and transparent process
The purpose of the EIS is to address transportation-related mobility for all users of the Kimball Junction area. The alternative concepts carried forward from the Kimball Junction and SR-224 Area Plan (along with any new alternatives that are identified in the EIS process) will be evaluated in a multi-level screening process to determine which alternatives will be carried forward for detailed environmental analysis.
The proposed alternatives in the EIS include:
- Taking no action
- Alternative A: split-diamond interchange and intersection improvements
- Alternative B: grade-separated intersections with one-way frontage roads to the I-80 interchange
- Alternative C: intersection improvements with pedestrian enhancements
- Other reasonable alternatives (if identified during the EIS process)
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Two public meetings were held to provide an opportunity for the community to learn more about the study and ask questions directly with project team members.
IN-PERSON OPEN HOUSE
Jan. 10 from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Ecker Hill Middle School
2465 Kilby Rd, Park City
VIRTUAL MEETING
Jan. 11 from 6:00 - 7:30pm
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
A public comment period was held from Dec. 27, 2022 to Jan. 27, 2023. The public was asked to provide input on the proposed alternatives, purpose and need of the project, alternative screening criteria, potential impacts on the community and natural environment, identification of significant issues, and identification of potential new alternatives.
Study Process and Timeline
The anticipated project timeline outlines the phases to accomplish development of the Kimball Junction EIS. Ongoing engagement with the public will take place during the estimated time periods to keep the community informed during the EIS.
The study team will follow the EIS process established by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This includes:
- Learning about issues, needs and potential solutions from the public and other stakeholders.
- Establishing a purpose and need for any proposed improvements.
- Developing a broad range of potential transportation solutions.
- Evaluating environmental impacts of those proposed solutions.
- Selecting an alternative that best meets the needs.
- Continuous public and stakeholder engagement.
Submit Comment
Complete the form below to submit a comment and/or receive project updates. An email address must be provided in order to receive project updates but is not required to submit a comment.
Comments provided to the project team will be reviewed and considered by UDOT as it develops the project. All comments received will be documented in the project record. The study team will contact you if they need additional information or clarification.
Comments provided during the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process to UDOT are a matter of public record and subject to public release, if requested. For more information, see the Terms of Use at the bottom of the Utah.gov website.
Comments that are publicly displayed through online tools must follow our UDOT Social Media Policy Participant Code of Conduct. Comments that are unacceptable under that policy may be removed at the administrator’s discretion.
Contact Us
For more information on the UDOT environmental study underway in the Kimball Junction area and to share your ideas, please contact the project team through one of the ways listed below.
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by UDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by FHWA and UDOT.
