If you travel along Wasatch Boulevard this summer you may notice some new construction. Millcreek is slated to begin construction on a new multiuse pathway on Wasatch Boulevard between 4500 South and 3680 South. 

The pathway has been in the works since fall 2024 and is now entering the advertisement phase of the plan. Millcreek Public Works Director John Miller attended Millcreek’s city hall meeting at the end of March to give more detail about the project. 

Among the many changes, Wasatch Boulevard will see upgrades to pedestrian ramps, shortened pedestrian crossings at minor intersections and an upgrade to the surrounding landscape. Bike lanes will also be added along Wasatch Boulevard to accommodate cyclist. 

The pathway itself will be about 10 feet in width according to details provided on Millcreek City’s website. There will also be changes and upgrades to existing infrastructure and landscape.

Millcreek isn’t alone in its venture to pave a new path along Wasatch Boulevard. Holladay City is also in the middle of constructing a multiuse pathway along Wasatch Boulevard. Design teams for Millcreek and Holladay have been collaborating on their respective projects to ensure continuity in design. 

According to Miller, who commented at Millcreek City’s work meeting March 23, Holladay’s portion of the project is currently ahead of schedule and giving Millcreek officials a preview of what’s to come. 

Current businesses will not be affected by construction. One new Utah business is even taking part in the new project. 

The new Porsche dealership that is currently under construction will soon call Wasatch Boulevard home. In addition to erecting a new building they are also set to undertake construction of the portion of the multiuse pathway directly in front of their property. 

Miller said just like with Holladay City the dealership’s design team has been working with Millcreek’s design team to ensure continuity in design.

Project updates can be viewed through the Millcreek City website, at community council meetings and through the city newsletter. 

You can also sign up for project updates via email by sending an email to [email protected]. Millcreek residents can also reach out to the project team to request a meeting to review the design and discuss the project in detail.

The new multiuse pathway is part of a growing trend across Utah to upgrade existing infrastructure and create more foot and cycle friendly pathways for greener travel. 

Salt Lake City last year broke ground on their own multiuse pathway that runs south along 700 East and before taking a turn east on 2100 South. 

New development isn’t falling behind either. The new baseball stadium in Daybreak and Utah City in Vineyard are integrating multiuse pathways into their project designs from the beginning. λ