St. George is losing a huge chunk of federal money, $87 million, for a major I-15 highway project. This funding cut, blamed on the Trump administration, could really mess with the city's plans for improving local roads and infrastructure.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The project will cost the city $166,357.75, which will be covered by the Transportation Improvement Fund.
Drivers using the 700 South underpass will see improved traffic flow.
St. George residents and businesses who were counting on improved transportation and the construction jobs that come with it are the ones who will feel the pinch.
The city is chipping in $166k to make sure the 700 South underpass gets a proper turn lane during the state's I-15 project.
$23.5M bridge project aims to ease St. George traffic congestion St. George News
St. George bridge to Washington reaches 10% completion, on track for July 2027 KUTV
After Trump admin cuts, Utah steps in to fund I-15 underpasses in St. George The Salt Lake Tribune
The city is studying how to improve bus routes to better serve growing areas like Tech Ridge and the hospital.
$87 million funding pulled from St. George I-15 underpass project by 'Big Beautiful Bill' KUTV
St. George loses $87M in federal funding for I-15 project after Trump admin cuts The Salt Lake Tribune
Officials say loss of federal grant halts I-15 underpass plans in St. George St. George News
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