In April 2004, the FHWA issued a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the 10400 South, Bangerter Highway to Redwood Road Project. Final design for this project is near completion. On September 13, 2005, the FHWA issued a record of decision (ROD) for the 11400 South EIS, selecting EIS Alternative 4 as the best solution to the existing and projected transportation needs in the Study Area.

Design and construction for these projects is on hold. They are currently being challenged in federal district court. Plaintiffs assert that the Environmental Studies which were prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the avoidance and alternatives evaluation under Section 4(f) of the Transportation Act, were inadequate.

A federal district court hearing on the merits of the case was held on March 20 and 21, 2007 in Salt Lake City. We are awaiting a decision from Judge Bruce Jenkins to be issued. Depending on the decision, we could either proceed with final design and construction of the 10400 South Project, or continue with further litigation, or even a combination of the two.

For additional information please contact:

Lisa Wilson
UDOT Project Manager
lwilson@utah.gov
801-887-3465

At the most recent Design Committee Meeting in August 2005, the committee discussed holding another meeting early in 2006 to discuss construction issues such as phasing, property access during construction, and limitation of construction operations. This meeting has been postponed indefinitely. A complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief was recently filed in U.S. District Court regarding the 10400 South widening project between Redwood Road and Bangerter Highway. At this time, UDOT plans to continue right-of-way acquisition and the design of 10400 South, but will not be advertising this project for construction as previously scheduled.

Team members will continue to meet with individual property owners throughout the spring of 2006 to discuss design and right-of-way details, but no further Design Committee Meetings are planned at this time. If you would like to discuss this issue further, please contact Lisa Wilson, UDOT Project Manager at (801) 887-3465.