Emigration Canyon closures expected for almost two weeks due to construction

EMIGRATION CANYON, Utah (ABC4) — Emigration Canyon Rd. will see closures for nearly two weeks in Aug. due to construction work, according to the Municipal Services District.

The closure will be in place from Aug. 4 – Aug. 15 as crews work to maintain the pavement along Emigration Canyon Rd. The work will reportedly be done in one- to three-mile phases throughout the canyon from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.

“Delays and brief closures are expected. During micro surfacing and curing, pilot cars will guide traffic through temporary road closures, and flaggers will manage traffic,” a release states. “One lane of Emigration Canyon Road will be closed during the day to accommodate ongoing construction activities.”

Visitors are asked to avoid Emigration Canyon Rd. for the duration of the project. The road will also be closed to cyclists during the entirety of construction.

For residents who live along the canyon road, access to driveways and streets will be temporarily restricted while the asphalt cures, officials said.

“Driving or walking on uncured pavement will damage the new surface. Residents are asked to remain in their driveway until a pilot car arrives, and to follow all posted signage and crew instructions,” the release states. “Delays of 15 to 30 minutes are expected – please plan accordingly and allow extra travel time. Vehicles left in work zones will be towed.”

For contractor notices, project updates, and the most current schedule, visit the Emigration Canyon website here.