SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A portion of the Jordan River Trail that has been closed since April as officials addressed environmental and public safety concerns is set to reopen to the public on Friday, July 11.
The stretch of trail between Cottonwood Park and 700 North was shut down as crews from the Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands cleared out overgrown vegetation and removed debris. Officials say the clean-up project will help make the area safer and easier to use by increasing sight lines and making the area more welcoming for the public.
“This project is about more than just improving a trail, it’s about restoring a space for the community,” said Director of Public Lands Kim Shelley. “By working closely with our partners in Public Safety, we are creating a safer, more accessible environment where residents can walk, bike, and connect with nature.”
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Ahead of the closure, the Salt Lake City Police Department said there was no specific event that prompted the three-month closure, but a general increase in criminal activity along the Jordan River…