The SR-12, Escalante to Boulder Environmental Assessment is now available for public review and comment. Please click on the following links to view the document.

Cover
Title Page
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
References
Acronyms
Appendix A - Correspondence
Appendix B - Public Involvement
Appendix C - Context Sensitive Committee

Comments can be submitted by email to sr-12@hwlochner.com or by mail to:
H.W. Lochner, Inc.
SR-12 Project
310 East 4500 South, Suite 600
Salt Lake City, Utah 84107.

Comments must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.

A public hearing for this project will only be held if requested. To request a public hearing, a written request postmarked no later than February 2, 2009, must be submitted to the address above c/o Loretta Markham.

In addition to being the only principal through highway running east of Panguitch and linking US-89 with SR-24, SR-12 is also one of the most stunning and scenic byways in America. SR-12 is the gateway to such sites as Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef Nationals Parks; the Glen Canyon Recreation Area; Kodachrome, Escalante, and Anasazi State Parks; the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument; and the Dixie National Forest.

Due to safety and access concerns and the critical role the corridor plays in the local economy, SR-12 has been the subject of several corridor studies conducted by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the Five County Association of Governments. These previous studies have determined that due to bicycle and pedestrian traffic, narrow or lack of shoulders, and the need for passing areas / pull outs, improvements to SR-12 need to be evaluated, but that any improvements should preserve the corridor’s character. UDOT is focusing on a 28-mile section of SR-12 (milepost 60 to milepost 88) between Escalante and Boulder.

The goals of this environmental study are to:

- Balance the needs of the different modes of transportation on SR-12
- Provide for safety needs while preserving human and natural resources
- Define solutions that are consistent with the natural environment

On this web site you will find information regarding the project’s background, upcoming activities, public meetings, contact information and much more. We look forward to serving you. Please feel free to contact us with any comments, questions, or concerns.

Regards,

The SR-12 Team
sr-12@hwlochner.com