Study Overview
The Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) mission is to keep Utah moving while enhancing quality of life through transportation improvements in our state. UDOT is conducting an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to improve regional and local mobility on US-40 from SR-32 to US-189 and provide opportunities for non-motorized transportation while allowing Heber City to meet its vision for the historic town center.
Project Update
Revised Date: 11/19/25
Recent activities include updates to local councils and responding to stakeholder questions. Ongoing efforts focus on evaluating project alternatives in depth, identifying the preferred alternative, completing final technical reviews, and compiling the Draft EIS. Monthly meetings with local governments continue. After receiving feedback from the community, we have decided to release the Draft EIS in January following the holiday season. The community will be invited to review and comment on the Draft EIS once it is published in the new year.
Study Area
The Heber Valley Corridor EIS project team will be working with the stakeholders to evaluate improvements to address and enhance mobility through the Heber Valley and improve the operation of Heber City Main Street (US-40).
Through this process UDOT will develop transportation alternatives that could include a variety of solutions including reconfiguration of Main Street, improvements to other area roads, constructing new roads, and other options identified by the public.
Alternatives Being Studied in the Draft EIS
The map below shows the similarities and differences between the final two alternatives in the study. Our team is currently refining these alternatives and performing additional analysis ahead of releasing the Draft Environmental Impact Statement later this fall. At that time, the public will have an opportunity to review the alternatives more closely and provide feedback to our team.
Current Phase
Revised Date: 11/19/25
PROJECT UPDATE
A status update of activities on the EIS through October and what to expect in coming months.
Completed activities
Local Government Coordination
- Updated Wasatch County Interlocal Meeting on Oct. 8 (UDOT update: 34:31)
- Update at Heber City Council General Session on Nov. 18
Public Outreach
- Responded to property owner inquiries and met with owners as requested
Ongoing activities
Local Government Coordination
- Meeting with Heber City and Wasatch County staff on a monthly basis
- Will meet with other local governments, if requested
Detailed Alternatives Analysis
- Evaluating the project alternatives in depth, including benefits and impacts
- Identifying the preferred alternative
- Completing final technical reviews
- Compiling Draft EIS
Public Outreach
- Coordinating with potentially impacted property owners, as requested
Schedule Update
We’ve heard concerns from the community about having the time and attention needed to review and provide comments on the Draft EIS over the holidays, so we have decided to publish the Draft EIS in January. This is a minor delay to allow time for a quality document and not publish during the holidays so our community can enjoy time with family and friends over the holiday season.
Once the Draft EIS is published in the new year, we will host a virtual meeting and public meeting as well as a formal 60-day public comment period. The meeting details are not available yet and will be shared as soon dates, times, and locations have been finalized.
Current And Upcoming Activities
Study Process and Timeline
The anticipated project timeline outlines the phases to accomplish development of the Heber Valley Corridor EIS. Ongoing engagement with the public will take place during the estimated time periods to keep the community informed during the EIS.
Submit Comment
Comments provided to the project team will be reviewed and considered by UDOT as it develops the project. All comments received will be documented in the project record. The study team will contact you if they need additional information or clarification.
Comments provided during the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process to UDOT are a matter of public record and subject to public release, if requested. For more information, see the Terms of Use at the bottom of the Utah.gov website.
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Contact Us
For more information on the environmental study underway in the Heber Valley and to share your ideas, please contact the project team through one of the ways listed below.
Write Us A Letter
Heber Valley Corridor EIS
c/o HDR
2825 E Cottonwood Parkway # 200
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being or have been carried-out by UDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by Federal Highway Administration and UDOT.