Energy group says updated UDOT study due Sept. 15; presenters argue trucks will be rerouted

Representatives for Greg Hunt Coe Energy Group presented a revised site plan, parking counts and traffic analysis and told the commission a UDOT team review is scheduled for Sept. 15. The presenter said historical UDOT counter data spanning up to nine years provide a baseline the company will use for the updated study; he said the counters can separate vehicle lengths and that the next data set will reflect changes in hauling volumes.

On traffic mitigation the presenter argued trucks would be routed off the downtown corridor and that state measures could include signage or construction of acceleration/deceleration lanes. "On balance, there will be about 90% less traffic moving north out of town and 95% less in town because our trucks will not go through town," the presenter said, citing the counter data and expected routing changes. Commissioners reserved judgment pending the UDOT review and asked staff to review the updated traffic study when it is submitted.