The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has released a draft State Environmental Study (SES) outlining plans to add one lane in each direction to Legacy Parkway between Farmington and I-215. The initiative is intended to address both current and projected travel needs through 2050.
According to UDOT, the new lanes would be constructed between the existing northbound and southbound lanes, which means the overall footprint of the roadway would remain unchanged. This project is also expected to support ongoing improvements in transit as well as pedestrian and cycling infrastructure across the region.
UDOT notes that expanding Legacy Parkway could ease traffic during upcoming construction on I-15, potentially resulting in cost savings for the state and reducing the duration of that project by about a year.
A public meeting about the study and proposed improvements will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at Foxboro Elementary School in North Salt Lake. Members of the public can review the draft SES and watch a prerecorded presentation at publicinput.com/legacyparkwaystudy.
“While improving Legacy helps us prevent gridlock in 2050, it also makes travel safer and easier for people today,” said Eric Chaston, UDOT Project Manager. “This project is part of a bigger approach that includes roads, transit,biking and walking. We look forward to hearing from the public about our plans.”
The formal comment period began September 10 and continues through October 10, 2025. Comments may be submitted by email at legacyparkwaystudy@utah.gov, by phone at 385-390-0103, by mail to Legacy Parkway Study c/o Horrocks at 1265 E Fort Union Blvd, Suite 200, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047 or in person via written forms or with a court reporter at the public meeting.
