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Parley's Interchange Draft Environmental Impact Statement E N V I R O N M E N TA L I M PA C T S TAT E M E N T I-80/I-215 Eastside PARLEY’S INTERCHANGE The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by UDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated January 17, 2017, and executed by FHWA and UDOT UDOT has released the Draft EIS for a 45-day public review and comment period. The Draft EIS analysis showed that two alternatives (Alternatives A and B) met all of the UDOT evaluation criteria of reducing delay and meeting UDOT safety standards. Alternatives A and B would reduce travel delay by 40% and 47%, respectively, during the morning peak period, and both alternatives would reduce travel delay by 69% in the afternoon peak period. UDOT selected Alternative B as their Preferred Alternative because it would provide the greatest reduction in travel delay in the morning peak period and have a lower cost. Full results of the evaluation in the Draft EIS can be found on the project website: udot.utah.gov/parleysEIS Public Comments Invited A 45-day public comment period is open to review and comment on the findings in the Draft EIS and on UDOT's preliminary recommended alternative. Comments can be submitted on the project website, mailed or emailed to the Parley's Interchange project team and should be received by March 9, 2020, to be considered. Public Meeting Meet with project team members regarding the Draft EIS results, ask questions, and provide comments. When: Where: February 12, 2020 4:00-7:00 p.m. Highland High School 2166 S 1700 E Salt Lake City, UT Contact our team for special accommodations or language translation needs ABOUT THE PARLEY’S INTERCHANGE GET INVOLVED The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is preparing the Parley’s Interchange Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the short- and long-term needs of the I-80/I-215 eastside interchange. The purpose of the study is to improve safety, reduce congestion, improve regional mobility and update the current design of the interchange. SUMMARY OF THE DRAFT EIS A B C C FLYOVER PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE Parley's Interchange EIS Study c/o HDR Engineering 2825 East Cottonwood Parkway, Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84121-7077 ---PAGE BREAK--- [EMAIL REDACTED] (801) 743-7885 udot.utah.gov/parleysEIS Ongoing Agency Coordination and Public Involvement Notice of Intent, Scoping FEB–APR 2018 Alternatives Development AUG 2018–APR 2019 Prepare Final EIS MAR–JULY 2020 Draft EIS Public Hearing FEB 2020 Prepare Draft EIS AUG 2018–DEC 2019 Purpose & Need JULY 2018 Release Draft EIS for 45 Day Public Review JAN–MAR 2020 WE ARE HERE Release Final EIS/ Record of Decision JULY 2020 A B C FINAL EIS DRAFT EIS MILLCREEK SALT LAKE CITY Parleys Way Park Tanner Park Parleys Historic Nature Park Salt Lake Country Club Canyon Rim Park Walmart Bo nn eville Shoreline Trail 3300 South E Louise Ave Heritage Way Warr Road 2300 East 2700 East Parley’s Way Footh il l Dr 80 80 215 A Alternative 0 500 .25 1,000 1,500 feet mile Foothill Drive crossover replaces existing loop ramps from eastbound I-80 to and from Foothill Drive Slower speed ramps to northbound Foothill Drive from eastbound I-80 and northbound I-215 better define change from interstate to arterial On ramp in proximity to Parley’s Park New Parley's Canyon trail connector MILLCREEK SALT LAKE CITY Replaces eastbound I-80 loop ramp to Foothill Drive with non-loop exit, but keeps loop ramp from southbound Foothill Drive to eastbound I-80 Keeps existing configuration of I-215 to Foothill Drive (both directions) Eastbound I-80 ramp to northbound Foothill Drive exits before I-215 and crosses under Foothill Drive before merging on to Foothill Drive Most similar to current interchange configuration New Parley's Canyon trail connector Parleys Way Park Tanner Park Parleys Historic Nature Park Salt Lake Country Club Canyon Rim Park Walmart Bo nn eville Shoreline Trail 3300 South Heritage Way Warr Road 2300 East 2700 East Parley’s Way Footh il l Dr 80 80 215 B Alternative 0 500 .25 1,000 1,500 feet mile WHERE WE ARE IN THE PROCESS FOR MORE INFORMATION Unit Alternative A Alternative B Number 0 0 Number 1 1 Number 1 0 Number 0 0 Number 3 3 Linear feet 640 640 Number 0 0 Acres 1.1 1.1 Impact Category Potential residential relocations Potential business relocations Recreation areas affected a Community facilities affected Existing trails affected (trails that cross the interchange) b Impacts to waters of the United States (Parley’s Creek) c Adverse impacts to cultural resources Floodplain impacts Level 2 Screening Results for Alternatives A and B a About 0.15 acre of the southeast corner of Parley’s Way Park would be impacted under Alternative A. No features or amenities of the park would be impacted. b All trail connections would be restored. c No wetlands would be impacted. Parley’s Creek will be placed in a pipe for the distance shown. Minimizing Impacts During the alternative development process UDOT worked extensively with Salt Lake City Public Utilities to find a solution that minimizes impacts both on existing residential developments and important water infrastructure. The table below summarizes the preliminary results of resources evaluated in the EIS. UDOT'S PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE Alternatives A and B Key Points: ▪▪No home relocations ▪▪Wasatch Blvd will continue in current configuration ▪▪No impacts to the Grandeur Peak Trailhead ▪▪All existing trail connections will be maintained Temporary closures may occur during construction ▪▪All local streets will function under current configurations ALTERNATIVES A & B