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The Eagle’s View – September 2023
Posts By: Bailey Ensign
UFA readies ribbon-cutting following new fire station completion
Following months of construction, Eagle Mountain residents will soon be able to tour one of the two newly constructed fire stations in the community. The Unified Fire Authority (UFA) will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony next week for two fire stations that were completed over the summer. Station 253 is located on Mid… Read more »
ShopFest Utah 2023: The best is yet to come
Since its humble beginnings as the Eagle Mountain Street Fair, ShopFest has quickly become one of Utah’s largest and most popular shop local events. Each year, thousands of patrons gather at Cory B. Wride Memorial Park to support hundreds of Utah small and home-based businesses. Attendance at ShopFest increases year after year, challenging all involved… Read more »
Turn lane to be extended at major EM intersection
Eagle Mountain drivers may soon notice added convenience during rush hour traffic. The lengthening of the left turn lane at the intersection of westbound Pony Express Pkwy. and Ranches Pkwy. is scheduled to begin July 25. The intersection regularly reports traffic back-ups due to the high volume of vehicles waiting to turn left onto northbound… Read more »
Construction begins at Smith Ranch Park, renderings released
Construction related to the Smith Ranch Park expansion project began in mid-May. In addition to expanding the area of the park, a new playground, skatepark and ninja course are also included in the project plans. “After this is developed the whole park will be about a 16-acre park,” says Brad Hickman, director of Parks and… Read more »
EM Blvd roundabout project postponed, other projects prioritized
The Eagle Mountain Blvd. roundabout project has been delayed until further notice. The project, which will replace the roundabout at Eagle Mountain Blvd. and Pony Express Pkwy. with a traffic signal, was postponed after the City rejected a bid that came in significantly over budget. “It was almost double what we were thinking when the… Read more »
Prep underway for municipal elections in 2023
Preparations are underway for the 2023 Municipal Primary and General elections. The Eagle Mountain Municipal General Election will be held in November of this year, but the City Recorder’s Office has been preparing since February. Lianne Pengra, Chief Deputy Recorder with Eagle Mountain City, says that the Recorder’s Office is responsible for putting together a… Read more »
Spring cleaning begins with dumpsters available at Wride Park
Now is the time for Eagle Mountain residents to do a little spring cleaning. The Spring Community Clean-up, a semi-annual service provided by Eagle Mountain City, begins today and will run until Monday, April 24. As part of the community clean-up, dumpsters will be provided at Cory Wride Memorial Park. “We know that it’s hard… Read more »
Cooler weather continues delays for EM Blvd. restriping
A dip in temperatures has again delayed lane restriping of Eagle Mountain Blvd., which was previously planned to be completed this week. The restriping of Eagle Mountain Blvd. has been in the works for months, according to Chris Trusty, Eagle Mountain City engineer. A wetter-and-colder-than-average winter has repeatedly delayed completion of the project. “It just… Read more »
Flooding prompts closure of Belle St, slows SR-73 traffic
One Eagle Mountain road remains closed for repairs after the Oak Springs Channel spilled over Tuesday evening. Belle St, located off SR-73 in northwest Eagle Mountain, was closed on Tuesday so crews could work to contain floodwater that began spilling over onto the road. After water breached the banks of the Oak Springs Channel where… Read more »
