New Freeway Interchange

Construction to begin soon on new freeway interchange

Residents of Spanish Fork could see construction beginning on a new freeway interchange on the north edge of the city as early as fall of 2022.

Rapid population growth in southern Utah County prompted the Utah Department of Transportation to begin examining how to relieve traffic congestion in the area. This led to the decision to create a new interchange on Interstate 15 at the road known as 2700 North in Spanish Fork.

The road is also known as 1600 South in Springville and marks the boundary between the two cities.

By providing freeway drivers the choice to exit on this road, the new interchange will relieve traffic congestion on U.S. 6 in Spanish Fork and on Springville’s 400 South while providing an alternative route for traffic trying to access Spanish Fork’s Canyon Creek commercial area.

PROJECT PHASES

The first phase of the project is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2022 and will consist of building new frontage roads and the new freeway ramps.

The second phase of construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2023. This second phase will include moving utility lines (power, communication lines, water, storm drain, etc.), building a bridge over the Sharp railroad just east of 1750 West and completing ramps on the south part of the interchange. In addition, 2700 North/1600 South will be widened to five lanes from Spanish Fork’s Main Street to State Route 51.

UDOT spent several months gathering initial technical data and public comments regarding creation of the new interchange. An environmental study of the project’s potential impact was also conducted.

The environmental study officially concluded in August 2021 with the publishing of the Environmental Assessment (EA) and FONSI (Finding of No Significant Impact) documents. The FONSI document certified the findings of the study and stated the project will not have any significant impacts or effects on the surrounding environment.

The approval of the FONSI document authorized UDOT to move forward with hiring an engineering design firm (which occurred in the fall of 2021) to prepare all the roadway and bridge design plans, coordinate with area utility companies and local governments, work with property owners to acquire property needed to build the project, and prepare advertising documents to hire a construction contractor.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the project and to sign up for email updates, call 801-704-0899 or send an email to I15springvillespanishfork@utah.gov.