By Travis Barton | [email protected]

Construction on the Mountain View Corridor, from 4100 South to S.R. 201, won’t be done anytime soon. 

The project, which started this spring, is estimated to finish in summer 2021, according to UDOT Engineer Codee Raymond, who presented an update to the West Valley City Council in early May. 

Raymond is the resident engineer responsible for the project, which includes ramps extending to California Avenue (1300 South). 

Included in the project is an intersection enhancement at 3500 South that extends to 5600 West widening out the intersections. It will also include a trail bridge for “continuous connectivity,” Raymond said. A trail park and ride will be accessible through 3575 South. 

MVC will have bridges over cross streets at 3100 South, 2700 South, Riter Canal and 1730 South. While 2400 South will have a cross street bridge over MVC with a trail that runs underneath.  

Councilwoman Karen Lang said she’s regularly asked by constituents if there will be enough space in between the north and south bound highway for this to work. 

“We’ve left plenty of room,” Raymond responded. He added MVC is constructed differently on the south end versus the north. From Old Bingham Highway heading north, they constructed the freeway section with ramps. On the south end, frontage roads were built. 

“Eventually we’ll just widen two lanes in the center and then have four lanes each direction when phase three comes along,” Raymond said. 

The new interchange at 201, MVC and 5600 West (described by Mayor Ron Bigelow as “a mini spaghetti bowl.”), will feature various on and off ramps on between the three major thoroughfares. The one area in question could be 201 eastbound on ramps from MVC and 5600 West being too close in proximity, but Raymond assured the council there wouldn’t be a merging problem. 

To stay informed, call (800) 596-2556, email [email protected] or visit udot.utah.gov/mountainview.