Welcome to Mountain View Corridor, Salt Lake County

The Mountain View Corridor (MVC) is a planned freeway in western Salt Lake County and northwestern Utah County, servicing 13 municipalities.

How do I navigate the yellow blinking left hand turn signals?

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and several jurisdictions throughout Utah are among the first in the United States to implement new flashing left turn arrows.  These new signals will be installed in place of the old, simple circular green signals, yet the meaning is still the same:  You may proceed into the intersection, but before making your left turn you must yield to oncoming traffic until your turn can be made safely.  Click here for additional information regarding the new signals that will be installed on the Mountain View Corridor project.

What is currently being constructed in Salt Lake County?

Initial construction of MVC in Salt Lake County builds two lanes in each direction from 5400 South to Redwood Road (at approximately 16000 South). The initial 15-mile segment will include signalized intersections where MVC crosses local roads and will preserve the land in the middle for future expansion. Initial construction in Salt Lake County began in summer 2010 and will be complete by the end of 2012.

What are the new changes to New Bingham Highway?

In early November 2011, as part of MVC construction, New Bingham Highway was realigned to connect to a new extension of 9000 South. 5600 West was also widened to two lanes in each direction. These changes will accommodate a new intersection and future freeway interchange at 9000 South where it crosses MVC. More Information

What are the utility relocations taking place as part of MVC?

MVC is preparing utilities now for future road construction. In Salt Lake County, MVC has acquired property as part of a coordinated effort with utility companies to relocate existing power lines and to construct new lines within the MVC utility corridor.

What are the long-term plans for the MVC?

The MVC team will use a phased construction approach designed to balance transportation needs with available funds. Future construction will build out the remainder of the corridor. Full build-out enhances initial construction by converting intersections to interchanges and adding inside lanes to achieve a fully functional freeway. This phased approach is part of the overall MVC plan to address short-term regional transportation needs while providing a long-term solution for the future.

To meet projected transportation demands in the year 2030, the full freeway will connect with Interstate 80 at Salt Lake City 5800 West in the north and Interstate 15 at Lehi 2100 North in the south. The transit component of the project is a high-capacity service line on 5600 West in Salt Lake County that connects with both the planned Airport Extension at the International Center and Mid-Jordan Line in South Jordan. A trail and sidewalk system will also be built adjacent to MVC, providing 21 miles of trails through Salt Lake and Utah Counties.