Draper City residents will need to adjust their daily commutes for a little while longer as construction on Lone Peak Parkway continues. The city has confirmed that the stretch between 13100 South and Redberry Road will remain closed due to necessary restoration work on a bridge that exhibits structural deficiencies, as reported by Draper City.
Inspections carried out by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) revealed that urgent attention was required. UDOT, holding the final say over the bridge's fate, mandated the immediate closure, a move that has forced local authorities to scramble and hastily put together a detour plan. Work to resolve these issues cannot even begin until the end of this year's irrigation season when the canal the bridge spans is drained.
According to Draper City, "Construction has begun on the process to restore the bridge," highlighting the complexity of coordination needed with Salt Lake City and UDOT. With projected completion set for April 2025, residents can expect to contend with detours for some months. The patience of the public during this period has been acknowledged and appreciated by the city administrators.
To mitigate traffic disruptions, alternative routes are being promoted. A map detailing these detours has been made available online for the convenience of motorists. As is often the case with infrastructure repairs, the city is calling on residents to kindly bear with the process as they work to determine the magnitude of the deficiencies and the best solution to resolve the structural issues.
