Construction is underway on the Bobsled Express bus rapid transit project along SR-224, a multi-phase initiative aimed at reducing congestion on one of Summit County's busiest corridors. The project, which began following foundational transit discussions as early as January 2023, is expected to be completed and open to riders by the end of 2028.
2026 Construction Schedule
High Valley Transit announced that work is currently active across several segments of the 7-mile project. For the 2026 construction season, which runs from April to November, travelers can expect periodic lane shifts, shoulder closures, and changing traffic patterns. The agency stated it will maintain two lanes of travel in each direction whenever possible.
The current construction season includes several key segments. At the "Box of Rocks" intersection of Park Avenue and Deer Valley Drive, crews are removing curb, gutter, sidewalk, and asphalt to perform utility relocations and intersection reconstruction. Along Olympic Boulevard to Bear Hollow Drive, work includes roadway excavation for dedicated bus lanes and the installation of new Bobsled Express stations at Bobsled and Cutter Lane.
The Bobsled Express, formerly known as the SR-224 Bus Rapid Transit project, will utilize a mix of dedicated bus lanes and mixed-flow traffic. The system is designed to move an estimated 5,000 people a day, providing service every 10 to 15 minutes throughout the day, seven days a week. The project aims to provide a reliable alternative to driving between Kimball Junction and Old Town using zero-emission electric buses.
The project is estimated to cost $119.2 million, with $65.5 million already secured from state and federal sources. High Valley Transit noted the project is essential for serving the current and future workforce in the region. To support the new transit service, officials are working with UDOT to add 400 parking spots at the Kimball Junction Transit Center, while additional parking will be available at the expanded Canyon's Transit Center.
The necessity of the project is highlighted by local housing and demographic challenges. In Park City, the cost of living is nearly 35% higher than the national average, and more than 70% of homes are vacant or serve as second homes. Local data shows that in Park City, the number of commuters outnumbers the actual population, with over 85% of the workforce commuting into the city for work.
Ongoing Oversight
High Valley Transit continues to hold regular Board of Trustees meetings to oversee transit operations and budgets. Recent meetings were held in June, July, and August of 2026 to manage the ongoing development and service expansions in the Wasatch Back.
