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Carbonville Road Trail | Helper to Price | Study

Carbonville Road Trail | Helper to Price | Study

Study Complete

This study was completed on April 17, 2026.

Where do we go from here?

To move from a study to a construction project, the following steps must occur. (Timelines vary for every project):

  • Planning: The project is added to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
  • Funding: The project is prioritized and receives funding.
  • Design & Construction: The project enters final design, followed by construction.

Questions?

Contact UDOT Region 4 at 435-893-4799
(Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.).

 

Study Overview

The Utah Department of Transportation has started the Carbonville Road Trail Study. This is a feasibility study and state environmental evaluation for developing a trail connecting downtown Helper to Price. This proposed trail will provide a safe, comfortable, and reliable option for walking, biking, and scooting for the Carbon County community.

Project Details

  • This study is funded by the Utah Trail Network (UTN), which is a program funded by the state legislature and administered by UDOT to build, operate and maintain a paved regional trail network. Learn more: https://utahtrailnetwork.udot.utah.gov/
  • The study will identify a preferred alignment, associated costs and potential timeline for completion.
    • The project team will consider several alternatives for the trail location.
    • This study aims to identify a preferred trail location that provides separation between users and motor vehicles improve safety and comfort for cyclists and pedestrians.
  • Public feedback gathered throughout the project will help narrow down potential alternatives and guide the development of design concepts.
  • Any property acquired for the completion of the trail will be acquired from willing sellers. UDOT will not use eminent domain to build Utah Trail Network facilities.

Study Goal

Identify a practical, feasible, and fundable trail location that appeals to the most significant number of users providing a safe, scenic, and pleasant experience.

 

PIN 21914 map image showing the location of a proposed trail along US-6 btween Price and Helper Utah

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This Project Is Complete

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Milestones

  • Study Complete: May 2026
  • Final Recommendation and Report to UTN: April 17, 2026
  • Public Meeting #3: November 12, 2025 (Carbon County Administration Building)
  • Recommend Preferred Alternative: Fall 2026
  • Public Meeting #2: May 20, 2025 (Carbon County Administration Building) 
  • Alternatives Analysis: Summer 2025
    • Provide an overview of the evaluation of initial alternatives. Obtain input from the community.
  • Public Meeting #1: March 4, 2025 (Helper Auditorium) 
  • Existing Conditions: Spring 2026
    • Introduce initial trail location alternatives
    • Review existing conditions in the study area from downtown Helper to Price
  • Study Start: February 2025
    • Establish Tehcnical Advisory Committee