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Road Construction Projects Accelerate in Cedar City
From highways to arterials to intersections, road construction activity in Cedar City, Utah has ramped up significantly to improve traffic flow and accessibility for the fast-growing region. Major initiatives are underway across this transportation infrastructure sector.
Interstate 15 Expansion
The most transformative project is the Interstate 15 reconstruction through Cedar City's downtown area. This main highway is being expanded from 4 to 6 lanes including an added southbound lane. The $75 million endeavor also improves three interchanges with wider bridges, new ramps, and frontage access roads.
Once completed in 2025, the I-15 enhancements will substantially reduce congestion and increase safety for commuters and tourists traveling this vital inter-state corridor. It sets the stage for projected population growth.
New Highway 59 Route
With the Midvalley Highway section already extending highway 59 across west Cedar City from Main Street to 300 West, planning now focuses on adding a direct 59 route from 300 West to I-15. This new highway alignment will include an interchange at 600 West and railroad underpass.
The Highway 59 extension will become the premier truck and visitor route in the area, improving access between I-15 and industrial areas while reducing semi-truck traffic downtown.
Main Street/UT-130 Improvements
The recent 5-lane expansion of Main Street through downtown provides greater north-south mobility and extra turn lanes at key intersections. Further plans are in place to revamp Main Street interchanges with 200 North and Center Street for enhanced traffic flow. Pedestrian safety upgrades like sidewalks, crosswalks and landscaping are also underway.
Ongoing Intersection and Frontage Road Projects
Cedar City continually upgrades intersections across the city to ease congestion, add turn lanes, and enhance pedestrian crossings. Current examples include Kitty Hawk/Fiddlers Canyon and Main St/Bulloch Street intersections. New frontage access roads are also being added along major routes like 200 North to improve local business access.
Outlook for Continued Growth
With its rapidly expanding population and economy, road construction will remain a key priority in Cedar City's future development. Transportation officials estimate a 50% rise in travel demand by 2040. Planning and upgrading mobility infrastructure must stay ahead of growth curves.
From Cedar City's downtown district out to suburban areas and key connections to I-15, proactive road construction projects will continue transforming how residents and visitors navigate this thriving Utah hub.
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