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Tooele is asking for your input to fix dangerous intersections and improve local traffic flow. If you’re tired of sitting in gridlock or dodging bad drivers, now is your chance to tell the city exactly where the problems are.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The study notes that funding for these major road projects is currently limited and requires long-term planning and state-level lobbying.
All residents and commuters in the Tooele Valley will benefit from reduced travel times and improved road safety.
Trucking companies may have to adjust their routes and navigation.
egin preparing to celebrate America's 250th this weekend, there are several planned road closures you should avoid.
The Grantsville Police Department dispatched officers to the area of Sheep Lane and Erda Way after receiving reports of an auto vs semi accident on June 23, 2026, around 10:55 a.m. As Detective James Skinner explained, the semi truck was traveling no...
At around 4:30 p.m. on June 22, 2026, a vehicle was traveling southbound on SR-36 when they rear-ended a stopped vehicle at mile marker 61. According to Lt. Randall with the Utah Highway Patrol, the accident was blocking lane two and, when the driver...
Thanks to Lt Cameron Roden of the Utah Highway Patrol and his consistent assistance, the Tooele Transcript was provided via email current statistics regarding auto accidents across Tooele County by the Utah Department of Transportation. According to ...
The following description is based on a report provided by Lt Cameron Roden of the Utah Highway Patrol regarding an accident that occurred on May 12, 2026, around 4:51 p.m. at the intersection of Parachute Lane and MidValley Highway. An unknown SUV w...
Neighbors were worried that a new daycare would clog up their cul-de-sac. The city addressed this by requiring all drop-offs to happen in the driveway.
Heavy delays expected as crashes pile up on I-80 near Tooele-Salt Lake County border KUTV
UDOT seeks feedback on proposed safety improvements for Tooele's Main Street KSL.com
10-year-old injured after being hit by vehicle in Tooele ABC4 Utah
Residents and commissioners are worried about the safety of the intersection at 1000 North and Main Street, especially with new businesses adding more traffic.
Tooele County asks residents to take traffic safety survey FOX 13 News Utah
Tooele officials ask residents to take survey to improve road safety KUTV
Tooele City Main Street and 1000 North fatal accident Tooele Transcript Bulletin
Traffic is getting worse as the valley grows. UDOT says we need better east-west roads and the Mid-Valley Highway to keep things moving.
Teen riding small motorcycle with sibling injured in Tooele traffic crash Gephardt Daily
Residents are deeply concerned about the high speed of traffic, the volume of heavy trucks, and the lack of safe crossings for children near the proposed 900 South development.
A resident living near the high school reported that parents and students are frequently blocking driveways and ignoring no-parking signs, creating safety and access issues.
The city is looking to keep large trucks off residential streets to protect road quality and ensure child safety. They are planning to simplify the rules so drivers know exactly where they are allowed to go.
Residents fear the high density will worsen traffic, strain schools, and create safety hazards.
The commission will evaluate potential impacts on the neighborhood, such as traffic and parking, before deciding on the permit.
The change helps the city better market the land to businesses by creating more logical parcel shapes and accounting for future road alignments.
The applicant claims this will be an ancillary stop for people already on the road, minimizing new traffic impact.
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