Infrastructure
Salt Lake City, UDOT crafting emergency plan for flooded west side residents
— Salt Lake City and UDOT officials are developing an emergency plan to assist Poplar Grove residents displaced after an August water main break, even as the two sides dispute responsibility for the flooding.More: Fox 13 , KSL , KSL News (YouTube) All 4 reports
Lehi’s City-wide fiber network hits one-year anniversary
— Lehi's city-owned fiber network completed its first year with over 7,000 subscribers, a 30% take rate, and strong customer satisfaction, though it needs about 10,500 subscribers to reach financial break-even.
Biotower project proceeds on Salt Lake's west side
— A biotower sewer-gas filtration project on Salt Lake City's west side is progressing after crews reduced its planned height from 30 to 15 feet and made design changes in response to neighborhood concerns; completion…
Debate ensues over proposed gas pipeline through Emigration Canyon
— A proposed pipeline through Emigration Canyon would carry refined gasoline and diesel from Wyoming to Utah, sparking public debate over the plan and its potential impacts.More: Fox 13 (YouTube) , KSL All 3 reports
Delta City, Creekstone hold work session
— Delta City officials and Creekstone Energy representatives held a work session to develop initial plans for delivering water and sewer service to a 1,100-acre data center campus.
UDOT Update: expect delays on SR-36 & I-80
— UDOT crews will perform seeding and landscaping work along SR-36 and I-80, causing lane closures and delays starting as early as Sept. 15.
Davis County officials OK sales tax hike, which will generate an extra $15.98M per year
— Davis County commissioners unanimously approved a 0.2% sales tax hike, raising rates to 7.45% in most cities starting Jan. 1, generating nearly $16 million annually for transportation, public safety and a planned…
Frontier poised to leave Castle Valley
— Frontier Communications, now owned by Verizon, has notified Castle Valley residents that it plans to discontinue traditional copper-based phone service by October 2026, pending FCC approval. Local providers Emery…
Moab City Council Roundup
— The Moab City Council approved event permits, aquatic center upgrades, phase two of the Amasa Arroyo apartment project, a storm drain contract, and continued participation in Utah's C-PACE clean energy financing program.
Pineview Reservoir water levels dropping impacts businesses in Ogden Valley
— Ogden crews are draining Pineview Reservoir to about 2% capacity to replace an aging drinking-water pipeline, and Ogden Valley business owners report drops in tourism, bookings and sales as a result.
Zion-Mount Carmel tunnel to close for 6 nights; drivers should expect detours
— UDOT will close the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway tunnel overnight for six nights in September to install fiber-optic cable, requiring drivers to use alternate routes that could add 10-45 minutes to travel time.More: ABC 4 , St George News (Washington County) All 3 reports
Lightning strike damages gas line and power in Hyrum
— A lightning strike in Hyrum damaged natural gas lines and underground power lines Monday night, causing a gas leak and power outage affecting 100-200 residents. Crews restored power that same night after Enbridge Gas…