- A project to extend the S-Line in Sugar House is set to begin in May.
- Completion of the project expected by next summer, with new service beginning in August 2027.
- The $43.6 million project includes new traffic signals and land redevelopment.
SALT LAKE CITY — Construction to expand Utah Transit Authority’s streetcar service is set to begin this spring, after Utah’s capital city reached an agreement allowing for the project to move forward.
Members of the Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency board of directors, who are all members of the City Council, signed off on an interlocal agreement with UTA on Tuesday. It marks one of the last formalities before ground breaks in May, according to city officials.
“This extension may seem short, but its impact is huge and part of a long-term effort making it easier to choose transit, reduce traffic and support local businesses at the heart of Sugar House,” said Salt Lake City Councilwoman Sarah Young, whose district covers Sugar House, in a statement after voting to support the agreement. “This project reflects years of community vision, and I’m excited to see it come to life.”…