Air Quality Hot Spot Analysis - Summer 2024

Since the release of the Draft EIS, we have been working to incorporate comments from the public and agency partners to develop a Final EIS (FEIS). In response to feedback from the public and comments from agency partners, the team conducted additional air quality analysis. This analysis was focused on the area between 600 South and 600 North in SLC and the area around the I-215 interchange in North Salt Lake.

The analysis confirmed that the preferred alternative meets all conformity requirements. The technical report for the hot-spot analysis was available for public review for 30 days, ending Sept 16. Find the memo linked at right.

Air Quality Hot Spot Analysis – English (PDF)

*Air quality modeling data available upon request.

Análisis de puntos calientes de calidad del aire – Spanish (PDF)

*Air quality modeling data available upon request.

Draft Environmental Impact Statement - Fall 2023

The Draft EIS contains the information about the purpose and need for a project in the study area, technical analysis of various alternatives, description of the preferred alternative, potential impacts and mitigations associated with the preferred alternative, and a record of public engagement conducted and feedback received during the process. We invited the public to review these materials and provide feedback on the Draft EIS during the comment period from Sept. 29 to Nov. 13, 2023.

Navigating the Report

The Executive Summary and DEIS Overview PDFs below contain a brief background about the study purpose, processes and contents. The following chapters and maps provide more detailed information.

Executive Summary - English (PDF)
Executive Summary - Spanish (PDF)
DEIS Overview - English (PDF)
DEIS Overview - Spanish (PDF)
Chapter 3 – Affected Environment, Impacts, and Mitigation

Chapter 3 (part one)
Includes Land Use, Social Environment, Right-of-way and Relocations, Environmental Justice Populations, Economic Conditions, Transportation and Mobility, Joint Development, Air Quality, Noise, Historic and Archaeological Resources, and Water Quality and Water Resources impacts.

Chapter 3 – part one – English (PDF)
Chapter 3 – part one – Spanish (PDF)

Chapter 3 ( part two)
Includes Ecosystem Resources, Floodplains, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Sites, Visual Resources, Energy, and Construction Impacts, as well as the Indirect and Cumulative Effects, Short-term Uses versus Long-term Productivity, Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitment of Resources, Permits, Reviews, Clearances and Approvals, Mitigation, the Mitigation Summary and References.

Chapter 3 – part two – English (PDF)
Chapter 3 – part two – Spanish (PDF)

I-15 DEIS All Chapters - English (PDF)
Draft EIS Phase Frequently Asked Questions (Sept. 2023)

Design Resources

Property Impact Map

This map outlines the impacts to property as defined in the DEIS Report in Fall 2023. Zoom into any areas to see more detail.

I-15 Corridor Comparison Tool

This slider tool compares the current corridor features to the preferred alternative design as defined in the DEIS Report in Fall 2023. Zoom into any area to see more detail.

Right of Way Impact Categories

Click to view full image

Draft Environmental Impact Statement Release - Fall 2023

Virtual Public Open House - Oct. 16, 2023

The study team recorded the presentation and the questions and answers discussed by the study team during the October 16 Virtual Public Open House.

Para ver el video con subtítulos en español, haga clic en configuración ⚙️ y luego en “Subtitles/cc” y seleccione “Spanish” de la lista.

Time stamps to topics within the video:

  • Introduction
  • Study overview 2:43
  • Why are we studying I-15? 3:07
  • What solutions were considered? 5:06
  • How were solutions considered? 7:45
  • What else is being considered? 8:44
  • Preferred Alternative – Mainline I-15 10:46
  • Preferred Alternative – Farmington 13:05
  • Preferred Alternative – Centerville 13:52
  • Preferred Alternative – Bountiful/West Bountiful 14:15
  • Preferred Alternative – North Salt Lake/Woods Cross 15:33
  • Preferred Alternative – Salt Lake City 16:33
  • What are the property impacts? 18:22
  • What are the noise impacts? 21:47
  • What are the air quality impacts? 22:43
  • How do I give input? 25:16
  • Next Steps 26:42
  • Q&A 27:49

In-person Public Open House and Hearing

Oct. 17, 2023

Utah State Fairpark, Bonneville Building
155 North 1000 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

In-person Public Open House and Hearing

Oct. 18, 2023

South Davis Recreation Center
550 North 200 West, Bountiful, UT 84010
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Available at each public hearing:

  • Kid’s activities
  • Food
  • Translation services

Free Transportation to in-person events:
i15eis.udot.utah.gov/Transportation

DEIS Comment Map

For review only; no longer accepting comments at this time.

Draft EIS Preferred Alternative Comment Map – English
Borrador del mapa de comentarios alternativo preferido de la EIS – Español

Alternatives Development and Screening Report - Spring 2023

The Alternatives Phase is an essential part of the NEPA process. With the public’s input from the Scoping and Purpose and Need Phases and based on technical analysis and engineering, the study team identified potential improvements – known as alternatives – within the corridor. The alternatives were made available for public comment November 10, 2022 – January 13, 2023. Learn about the alternatives below.

Virtual Public Meeting Recording

Play Video
Spanish Closed Captions available by clicking the CC button and then selecting “Spanish” in Settings

Presentation Overview (5:05)

EIS Process & Alts Phase Overview (6:01)

  • Helpful Terms (11:11)


Alternatives Review (13:13)

  • Mainline I-15 (13:36)
  • Farmington (18:22)
  • Centerville (20:14)
  • Bountiful/West Bountiful (22:30)
  • North Salt Lake/Woods Cross (23:52)
  • Salt Lake City (25:26)

Public Comment Period & Next Steps (27:17)

Questions & Answers (31:35)

Website Overview (1:15:55)

Additional Questions & Answers (1:19:27)

Alternatives Phase Public Meetings​

November 14

Virtual Meeting 5:00-7:00 pm

November 15

Rose Park Elementary
1105 W 1000 N, Salt Lake City
5:00-7:00 pm

November 16

South Davis Recreation Center
550 N 200 W, Bountiful
5:00-7:00 pm

Available at the Open Houses:

Draft Alternatives Document for Review:

Alternatives Phase - Winter 2022-2023

The Alternatives Phase is an essential part of the NEPA process. With the public’s input from the Scoping and Purpose and Need Phases and based on technical analysis and engineering, the study team identified potential improvements – known as alternatives – within the corridor. The alternatives were made available for public comment November 10, 2022 – January 13, 2023. Learn about the alternatives below.

Virtual Public Meeting Recording

Play Video
Spanish Closed Captions available by clicking the CC button and then selecting “Spanish” in Settings

Presentation Overview (5:05)

EIS Process & Alts Phase Overview (6:01)

  • Helpful Terms (11:11)


Alternatives Review (13:13)

  • Mainline I-15 (13:36)
  • Farmington (18:22)
  • Centerville (20:14)
  • Bountiful/West Bountiful (22:30)
  • North Salt Lake/Woods Cross (23:52)
  • Salt Lake City (25:26)

Public Comment Period & Next Steps (27:17)

Questions & Answers (31:35)

Website Overview (1:15:55)

Additional Questions & Answers (1:19:27)

Alternatives Phase Public Meetings​

November 14

Virtual Meeting 5:00-7:00 pm

November 15

Rose Park Elementary
1105 W 1000 N, Salt Lake City
5:00-7:00 pm

November 16

South Davis Recreation Center
550 N 200 W, Bountiful
5:00-7:00 pm

Available at the Open Houses:

Draft Alternatives Document for Review:

GIS Comment Maps

For review only; no longer accepting comments at this time.

Click to open map (English)
Click to open map (Spanish)

Scoping and Purpose and Need Phase - Spring 2022

The Scoping, Purpose and Need phases are important parts of the NEPA process where we analyze the needs in the corridor. Using technical analysis and engagement with the public we ultimately arrive at a formal statement of needs and purpose for the study. As part of this phase, a public comment period was held from April 11 – May 13, 2022. Learn more below.

Play Video

Study Overview

Play Video

Scoping Presentation Video

Scoping Presentation Slides (PDF)

GIS Comment Map

For review only, no longer accepting comments at this time.