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Tired of traffic jams on the way to Heber? UDOT is finally widening the highway between Provo and Heber to four lanes. This major upgrade aims to slash your commute times and make driving much less of a headache.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 5 the 90 before that.
The project is estimated at $140 million, with $78 million coming from county tourism tax revenues.
Travelers and the local economy.
Residents living on the street who fear a 'domino effect' on property values and neighborhood morale.
This project would change the zoning to allow for a new development.
The facility would employ 20-30 people and use closed-loop cooling to minimize water usage.
This could increase housing density in the Franklin neighborhood.
Annexing this land will bring it into the city's jurisdiction and help manage the area's growth.
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Two intersections are slated for traffic signal upgrades to enhance safety. The project at 700 East and 800 North addresses a location with pedestrian and cyclist incidents, while the upgrade at 500 North and Freedom Boulevard aims to reduce crashes at a high-incident intersection near the Rec Center.