May 27, 2026
Salt Lake City officials cut the ribbon on the 400 South Viaduct Trail bridge Wednesday, marking the completion of a new protected bike route that links downtown and the Granary District to the extended 300 West path.
The 400 South Viaduct Trail is one of only two routes where residents can cross the city on foot or by bike without the possibility of waiting for a train to pass.
“For westside residents, this trail means a safer, more direct way to reach downtown, school, work, parks, and more without needing a car,” said Mayor Erin Mendenhall. “The 400 South viaduct used to be an unsafe and unwelcoming place to walk or bike. Now, with a protected trail, concrete barrier, and public art, it’s a real connection between neighborhoods.”
The trail features “Strut,” a public artwork composed of artist-designed fence and concrete barrier elements inspired by the colors of the surrounding landscape and neighborhood. Created by the Seattle-based artist team of Laura Haddad and Tom Drugan, “Strut” extends nearly 2,000 feet along the corridor, making it the longest continuous public artwork in Utah to date.
“Art can transform how people experience infrastructure,” said Tammy Hunsaker, Director of the Department of Community and Neighborhoods. “It can create moments of wonder, belonging, and civic pride in the places we move through every day.”
The bikeways and “Strut” reflect shared goals among the City and its partners: streets that connect people no matter how they choose to travel and art that builds on neighborhood pride.
The City is hosting a celebration bike ride marking the completion of two new bikeways and a public art installation on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The ride will take place on Wednesday evening in partnership with Poplar Grove Community Council and Neighborhood House.
