Public comment sought on possible addition of interchange at I-15 and 700 South in St. George

Semitractor-trailers cross the Interstate 15 bridge at 700 South, which is the site of a proposed interchange in St. George, March 23, 2022 | Photo by Aaron Crane, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Area residents have the opportunity to be heard on the subject of a potential new interchange at Interstate 15 and 700 South to “improve regional mobility in the St. George area,” according to a news release from the Utah Department of Transportation.

The public is invited to attend a public scoping meeting to share feedback about their transportation needs in this area, ask questions and learn more about the process and timeline, the news release said.

Both an online and in-person format will be available, with the same information presented at both meetings. Materials will be posted on the study website  after the meetings, which will be staged as follows:

  • Online meeting: May 3, 6-7 p.m., via Zoom. Attendees should register in advance on the study website
  • In-person open house: May 4, 4-6 p.m. at Atwood Innovation Plaza at Dixie State University, 453 South 600 East, St. George.  

According to the news release:

UDOT is preparing an Environmental Assessment, according to the National  Environmental Policy Act, to determine the need for a new interchange on I-15 and 700  South, evaluate potential interchange alternatives, and identify any corresponding impacts.  

Aerial perspective of the area impacted by proposed Interstate 15-700 South interchange in St. George | Photo courtesy of Utah Department of Transportation, St. George News

The public comment period runs April 18-May 17. Public input will help UDOT understand citizens’ transportation needs and develop interchange alternatives. Comments can be submitted in person at the scoping meetings, online on the study website, emailed to I15StGeorge@utah.gov, or mailed to I-15 Study Team,  6605 S. Redwood Road, No. 200, Salt Lake City, UT, 84123.

A public hearing is planned for fall 2022. The study is anticipated to be completed in winter 2022-23.  

For more information and to stay informed about study progress and future public engagement opportunities, visit the study website and sign up for email updates at I15StGeorge@utah.gov.  

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