Summit County is collaborating with the Utah Department of Transportation and the Summit County Public Art Advisory Board to design and install a new pedestrian bridge near Ute Boulevard. According to a September 28 statement, the project is part of redevelopment and transportation improvements for the Kimball Junction area.
Through October 4, residents and visitors may complete a survey to provide feedback on three architectural design concepts labeled A, B, and C. Carl Miller, Director of Transportation Planning for Summit County, stated that the bridge could serve the needs of millions of people for 75 years or more. He noted that the county wants public input on preferred features to create the best version of the bridge.
While the architectural renderings are illustrative, officials noted that final dimensions and visual outcomes may be altered by material adjustments, building codes, and structural engineering requirements.
The need for a dedicated pedestrian crossing was identified in a 2025 Kimball Junction Environmental Impact Statement completed by UDOT. Summit County offered to assume some additional costs to construct a bridge intended to serve as a signature feature for the community.
Earlier this year, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity designated Kimball Junction as a Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ). This zone covers a 60-acre area centered on the transit center.
In addition to the pedestrian bridge, the HTRZ includes several improvements: the relocation of the Summit County Library and DMV into the PEAK Center, new civic buildings, a park, an amphitheater, and a public plaza surrounded by mixed uses. The plan also includes dedicated medical facilities and senior care.
The public can attend the Taco-Bout Kimball Junction + Peek inside PEAK event on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6301 N Landmark Dr. Following the survey period, results will be shared with the public art advisory board before a final recommendation is sent to the Summit County Council for approval.
