Utah's first Buc-ee's is still planned for Springville, but travelers should not expect to see the giant beaver sign anytime soon, according to a September 1 report. Although the chain selected Springville over Salt Lake City, the project has encountered challenges because the proposed site currently lacks essential infrastructure.
The planned location is situated near 1400 North and 2600 West, west of Interstate 15 in Springville, approximately 50 miles south of Salt Lake City near Exit 261. The project aims to include a 74,000-square-foot travel center, 120 fueling positions, electric-vehicle chargers, and over 200 full-time jobs.
Springville City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding and development agreement with Buc-ee's in September 2025. However, the agreement does not allow for immediate construction because the property lacks the roads, water lines, sewer service, and electrical infrastructure required to support the facility. Springville and Buc-ee's must develop the surrounding area before the store can be built.
Springville Director of Administration Patrick Mooney told FOX 13 that the store is still on its way and that delays are due to the development process rather than second thoughts. Mooney noted that visible construction often takes a long time on sites with no existing development. The city has agreed to reimburse Buc-ee's for several improvements, including $625,000 for a sewer lift station, half the cost of certain curb-to-curb street work, future traffic-signal infrastructure at 1400 North and 2600 West, and water-line expenses. Access improvements will also require coordination with the Utah Department of Transportation.
Buc-ee's real estate director Stan Beard told the council that the company was nine months to a year from breaking ground, with the store opening 15 to 18 months after that. Mooney stated that if everything proceeds smoothly, the store could open in spring 2028, though he cautioned that the processes take a couple of years and the date remains a target rather than a guarantee. The project represents a major step in the company's western expansion following new locations in Colorado and Arizona.
