UDOT constructing traffic signal at maligned SR-73 intersection

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An intersection that Eagle Mountain residents have requested for traffic signal improvements is now seeing changes. The Utah Department of Transportation recently began work to install traffic lights on SR-73 at Mustang Way. Eagle Mountain City Engineer Chris Trusty says this project has been in the works since April of 2022. “They did a traffic… Read more »

Community sandbag project looks to prevent flooding

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Most of the western United States has experienced a wetter-than-average winter. This has led to flooding in several states, most notably in California. The Old Farmer’s Almanac also predicts a wet, albeit mild, winter for the western half of the United States, with most of Utah experiencing moderate rainfall rather than snow. In preparation for… Read more »

Some City Center residents evacuated after Wednesday gas leak

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About a dozen homes were evacuated in the area of Sundance Drive in Eagle Mountain’s City Center on Wednesday. According to Unified Fire Authority officials, a resident accidentally backed their trailer into their home’s gas meter, causing a leak. Firefighters responded to the call, which came in just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday, to assist… Read more »

Precipitation on track to exceed monthly average

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With heavy winter storms all across the western United States, Utah has seen one of its wettest winters in 50 years. December 2022 ranked 6th in Utah’s history for snowfall. In the new year, the precipitation hasn’t stopped – though warmer temperatures have meant rain rather than snow. The weather station at the Salt Lake… Read more »

Proposed Lower Hidden Valley site reviewed for development amendments

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An action item that came before the Eagle Mountain City Planning Commission this week is generating a response from affected residents.    The proposal amends the Lower Hidden Valley Master Development Plan in preparation for the construction of new residential dwelling units near Hidden Hollow Elementary School. The land developer hopes to begin construction as early… Read more »

Eagle Mountain City prepares for 2023 road construction projects

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Eagle Mountain’s population has reported strong growth in recent years. This has put pressure on the city’s current road infrastructure. To keep up with traffic demands, Eagle Mountain City engineers have planned several road projects for the spring, summer and fall of 2023. Here is a quick glimpse into what changes residents can expect this… Read more »

The Eagle’s View – Dec. 2022

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The December edition of The Eagle’s View is ready for your enjoyment. This month, we learn more about holiday decorating safety and cover how local birds cache their seeds. Read here.

UCSO credits public cooperation following incident in Eagle Park

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Around 1:45 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, dispatchers received a 911 call reporting that one individual had allegedly been shot during a domestic dispute in the Eagle Park neighborhood of Eagle Mountain.  Deputies who were on duty at the time quickly arrived on scene where they found one individual with severe bleeding from an alleged… Read more »