One of Utah’s most controversial highways will get 50% bigger in the new year
The Utah Department of Transportation plans to expand a north-south Wasatch Front highway in 2026.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Legacy Parkway in North Salt Lake on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. The highway is set to get another lane in each direction in 2026.
Jose Davila IV covers west-side communities and is a Report for America corps member. He previously worked for KUNR Public Radio in Reno, The Toledo Blade and the Yale Daily News. He appreciates tips on the west side's best food, great hikes across the state and pickup volleyball games. Es bilingüe y ama los tostones de su padre más que nada.