For those who frequently travel through Smithfield Canyon, there's significant news that could affect your daily commute. Cache County has announced that Smithfield Canyon Road will be sealed off to through traffic starting on December 1. The closure spans from 50 North to the junction with Upper Smithfield Canyon Road. The specific point of inaccessibility is at the existing culvert near 1255 Smithfield Canyon Road, situated just a stone's throw below Mountain View Drive.
The disruption, set to commence next Monday, will entail a detour that directs traffic via Upper Smithfield Canyon Road. Residents of the affected zone must note that they will retain access to their homes during this period, even as the thoroughfare enters a temporary state of hibernation. In particular, those living along Mountain View Drive can rest assured that their entry point will remain open from the north. The expected duration for this inconvenience is earmarked at about 6 to 8 weeks, so plan accordingly, as per Cache County.
According to Cache County, the contractor is embarking on a substantial project to replace the worn-out culverts that currently allow Summit Creek to flow beneath both Mountain View Drive and Smithfield Canyon Road. This infrastructure overhaul is more than a mere inconvenience; it's indicative of the ongoing battle to maintain and upgrade our vital civic arteries.
