Emergency access road for LoneTree neighborhood nearly complete

In response to concerns raised by residents after a fire this summer near the LoneTree neighborhood, Eagle Mountain City has created a new emergency access road in the area. 

The roadway connects the LoneTree subdivision with the neighboring Oquirrh Mountain Ranch neighborhood, providing a crucial secondary exit point in the event of future emergencies.

The emergency road begins at the end of LoneTree Parkway and has been graded, spanning 14 feet in width. The roadway is now fully drivable, offering both neighborhoods an additional route in case of urgent situations.

This solution is intended as a temporary measure until future development allows for a more permanent road grid to connect the areas to paved entry and exit points.

While the road is ready for use, the City emphasizes that it is designated for emergency use only.

The final touch for the project will be the installation of signage marking the road. Once completed in the coming weeks, the signs will clearly notify residents of its intended use.

The City’s response to LoneTree residents’ concerns reflects an ongoing commitment to public safety, particularly in light of Eagle Mountain’s evolving infrastructure needs. The City would like to thank the landowners for cooperating to provide legal use of this emergency access road.

Election deadlines approaching for Eagle Mountain residents

As Election Day draws near, Eagle Mountain residents are reminded of several important deadlines to ensure their participation in the upcoming November election.

Key dates include voter registration deadlines, mail-in ballot requirements and early voting opportunities.

The deadline for voter registration and address updates is Friday, Oct. 25, at 5 p.m. Residents can register to vote online, by email, or by submitting the voter registration form by mail or in person to the Utah County Elections Division.

For those who miss this deadline, same-day registration is available at Vote Centers on Election Day, Nov. 5. Voters registering on Election Day will need to provide proof of identity and residency and will cast a provisional ballot.

Vote by mail ballots will be sent to registered voters starting the week of Oct. 14. Ballots may be returned either by placing them in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day, or by mailing them through USPS with a postmark no later than Nov. 4, the day before the election.

Drop boxes are available 24 hours a day, starting Oct. 14, and a list of locations is available through the Utah County Elections Division.

For those who prefer to cast their votes early, early voting will take place at the Provo Health and Justice Building (151 S University Ave, Provo) from Oct. 28 to Nov. 4. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 5p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.

For further information or assistance, residents may contact the Utah County Elections Division at (801) 851-8128 or via email at elections@utahcounty.gov.

Residents are encouraged to be mindful of these deadlines to ensure their participation in the electoral process.

UDOT expands roadwork onto Crossroads and Pioneer Crossing

Eagle Mountain residents should continue planning for possible traffic delays and lane closures as micro-surface asphalt started this week along Crossroads Blvd. and Pioneer Crossing. The project aims to improve the road surface, but motorists are encouraged to be cautious and prepare for potential disruptions.

During the paving process, temporary lane shifts will be in effect with traffic control cones and panels marking the designated areas. The freshly applied surface requires several hours to cure before it can be safely driven on. Although through traffic will be allowed, drivers should expect some lanes to be restricted.

One notable closure includes the dedicated right-turn lane from Crossroads Blvd. onto Pioneer Crossing, which will be closed during the paving process. However, drivers can still make right turns at the main intersection.

Crews anticipate new lane striping to take place early Saturday morning, Oct. 5, beginning at 5 a.m. This phase of work should last approximately four hours, weather permitting. Additional directional striping will be completed two weeks later, once the surface has fully cured.

As always, motorists are urged to exercise caution when driving through the construction zone. Follow traffic controls, be mindful of lane shifts, and watch for workers in and around the area. Plan ahead and allow for extra time if this is a regular route for you.

In addition to the micro-surfacing, work continues on utility trenching, storm drain relocation, and the installation of telecommunications and power lines. Power poles still visible in the new road alignment will be removed in the coming weeks, with the final road base to follow.

On 800 West, as part of the Mountain View Corridor extension, crews are working to widen the road and prepare for the addition of two turn lanes onto Pioneer Crossing. Concrete forms are being set for new curbs and gutters, while excavation continues on the west side of 800 West for road base installation.

Get ready for Halloween Town at Cory Wride Memorial Park

Eagle Mountain City will host its annual Halloween Town event at Cory Wride Memorial Park on Saturday, October 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will include trick-or-treating, a car show, food trucks and various family-friendly activities.

Attendees are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat from local informational vendors.

Costume contests and other activities will be held during Halloween Town.

The Halloween Town Car Show will feature a variety of classic and custom cars. Those interested in entering their vehicles can contact Rockin’ Hotrod Productions at 801-654-1169.  

Food trucks will be available, offering a range of meal options for visitors.

Following the daytime activities, a screening of the movie Hocus Pocus will take place at 7:15 p.m. at Festival Field near the large pavilion at Cory Wride Memorial Park.

For questions or additional information, attendees can contact the Eagle Mountain Events department.

New middle school traffic flow seeing proactive approach

A new middle school is set to open in Eagle Mountain in August 2025, bringing fresh educational opportunities to the city.

However, the location of the school, near the Arrival neighborhood, has sparked concerns among some residents, regarding the influx of traffic on neighborhood roadways.

The Alpine School District, which oversees the planning and placement of new schools, selected the site, with the school’s traffic patterns to be formalized by the district.

While Eagle Mountain City does not determine school locations or their specific traffic routes, it works closely with the school district to provide staff recommendations on how to best accommodate the anticipated increase in traffic.

One of the primary concerns raised by residents involves traffic using the Arrival neighborhood roads, such as Abbigail, as main thoroughfares, potentially affecting neighborhood safety.

Eagle Mountain City has been actively working to realign roads to the southwest of the new school to help mitigate traffic concerns and more evenly distribute traffic flow. By the time the school opens in August 2025 a new road will be built, along with a traffic signal at Cory Wride Memorial Highway (SR-73), that will connect with Harmony Way and Belle Street. This should reduce the number of vehicles that will travel through the Arrival neighborhood

While the school district will finalize the traffic patterns closer to the school’s opening, Eagle Mountain City plans to continue meeting with district officials to advocate for solutions that best serve both the new school and the surrounding community.

In the meantime, residents of the Arrival neighborhood can expect ongoing efforts from the City to ensure that the road realignment helps mitigate traffic concerns and more evenly distributes traffic flow.

All roads in the area are public, and some residents will use them out of convenience, but the City is determined to minimize disruptions by encouraging the use of the new road system coming from Cory Wride Memorial Highway as primary route to and from the new school.

EM to invest in public art to further beautify community

Eagle Mountain City plans to invest in public art to beautify its public spaces and inspire community pride, with a new program dedicating 0.25% of future capital projects budgets for creative installations.

At the Eagle Mountain City Council meeting on Sept. 17, a code change was adopted that will allocate 0.25% of capital improvement and large construction project budgets to public art.

This change is set to begin in Fiscal Year 2026, which starts in July 2025.

The decision marks another step in the City’s long-term efforts to beautify and enhance the community. By dedicating a portion of its capital improvement budget to public art, Eagle Mountain aims to ensure that public spaces reflect not only the functionality residents desire but also a sense of creativity and cultural value.

Art installations will be added to the City’s capital projects or to public spaces, with the goal of enhancing gathering spaces. Public art can help keep neighborhoods looking well-kept and combat future blight.

The initiative, in the future, is expected to encourage private developers to follow suit, incorporating artwork and other visually appealing features into their own projects.

The percent for art effort aims to establish Eagle Mountain as a community where art plays a central role in shaping the character of neighborhoods and public spaces.

One key aspect of the code change is its flexibility. The percent for art funding is designed to accommodate the financial needs of the City each year, allowing adjustments based on available budgets and prioritizing critical infrastructure needs, while still maintaining the commitment to include public art in capital improvement projects.

As Eagle Mountain continues to develop, this public art program is seen as a way to further enhance a sense of community throughout the city.

While specific projects have yet to be identified, the code change provides room for a wide variety of artistic expressions, from sculptures and murals to potentially interactive installations.

Residents can expect to see the first effects of this initiative in the coming years as art becomes integrated throughout Eagle Mountain, further beautifying the city and creating inviting spaces for both locals and visitors alike.

Blasting scheduled at Lehi Peck Quarry Sept. 23

A controlled blast at the Peck Quarry in Lehi is planned to take place on Monday, Sept. 23, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Residents and businesses in the surrounding area are advised to be aware of the scheduled detonation and potential brief disturbances such as noise and minor vibrations.

The blasting operation will be conducted as part of regular quarrying activities, with safety protocols firmly in place to minimize any impact on the community.

Progress continues on Old Airport Road project

Eagle Mountain City continues to make progress on the Old Airport Road extension project.

About a mile and a half of the road alignment is now paved, according to the City’s Engineering department. This update marks a key step in improving Eagle Mountain’s infrastructure and transportation network.

Eagle Mountain is investing around $9 million in the extension of Old Airport Rd.

In the coming weeks, the installation of a culvert and wildlife crossing is set to begin. This feature is expected to further consider the City’s wildlife conservation efforts by providing a safe crossing for local wildlife.

The design process is also underway for the completion of the roadway that will extend across SR-73 to the new middle school.

This phase of the project will include the installation of a new traffic signal at Old Airport Rd.’s intersection with Cory Wride Memorial Highway, aimed at improving traffic flow and ensuring safer routes for students and residents.

The extension of Old Airport Rd. is anticipated for completion in the summer of 2025.