The Utah Department of Transportation has resumed daily paving on the I-15 Carpool Connection project in Utah County, extending the carpool lanes from the Alpine Interchange to University Parkway.

Construction on the project is expected to be complete in June.

Motorists in the area should expect single-lane restrictions, both northbound and southbound, at localized points on I-15 between Lehi and Orem, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Once nighttime temperatures improve, paving operations will switch to the night and motorists will be restricted to one lane in each direction between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. until paving work is complete.

"UDOT appreciates the public's willing cooperation and support during the construction," said Greg Searle, UDOT Resident Engineer. "In a recent project survey, 88 percent of Utah County residents said they believe the benefits of the carpool lanes outweigh any problems they've experienced during construction."

According to the UDOT phone survey conducted in October 2005 by Dan Jones & Associates, a majority of Utah County drivers look forward to an improved commute at the end of construction and are planning to use the lanes once they are completed.

For more information about this project or to receive project updates, visit the project Web site www.udot.utah.gov/i15carpool or call toll-free 1-877-838-7665.

COUNTY WIDE

Wondering how your government is helping youfi Pay attention, because every day this week the Utah County Health Department has answers. April 3-7 is National Public Health Week, so the department is providing a public health message every day to highlight how public health programs affect everyone's daily life.

ALPINE

There will be a public hearing for the Mountainville Academy charter school site plan at 7 p.m. today at City Hall, 20 N. Main St. Residents voiced their concerns about traffic and safety issues surrounding the school site at a neighborhood meeting on March 24. The proposed site of the school is at 300 East and 100 South.

AMERICAN FORK

The Community Presbyterian Church, 75 N. 100 East, is planning a variety of services for the Easter holiday. A Maundy Thursday fellowship dinner and service will be April 13 at 6:30 p.m. The Good Friday candlelight vigil, with prayer and meditation, will be April 14 from 6-8 p.m. Easter Sunday worship services will be April 16 at 11 a.m. Pastor for the church is Miki Laws.

EAGLE MOUNTAIN

An LDS church building will be built in the Freemont Springs development.

The City Council has given its approval for the lot agreement to the project.

HIGHLAND

This year's Youth Council Easter Egg Hunt will have not only a new location, but will have a new format, and will be held a full week before the holiday. The annual event will be held in the Mitchell Hollow Park, 6400 W. 10400 North. It will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Areas will be cordoned off for the different age groups: ages 0-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 9 and up. The plastic Easter eggs will be empty but may be redeemed for candy and prizes.

Before and after the egg hunt the Highland Cultural Arts Committee will be conducting an Easter coloring contest in the pavilion.

There will also be Easter cookies available for the children to decorate.

LEHI

The third annual Interfaith Celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus will be on Sunday at the Lehi East Stake Center, 900 North and 1200 East, from 5-9 p.m. There will be musical entertainment, an art exhibit of several artists, a children's activity center and more. The Lehi Silver Band, Lehi Chorale and LDS choirs have committed to attending for the annual program and a photographer will be taking pictures of families and children at the Easter triplicate in the children's activity room.

LINDON

The Lindon Character Connection value of the month is self-control. The volunteer organization's goal is to assist people to function as productive, caring, responsible citizens by promoting community values.

For ideas on how to teach children about self-control, log on to www.lindoncharacterconnection.com.

OREM

Les Campbell does more than sit on the City Council and make decisions. He's also a world traveler who brings a little bit of his travels home with him, and this month he's sharing those travels. His wood carvings, made of wood from nine states and 21 countries, are on display at the Orem Public Library all this month in the south lobby display case.

PAYSON

The American Legion is seeking 11th grade boys to attend Boy's State at Weber State College in Ogden June 12-16. Each boy attending will receive three college credits.

Anyone interested in applying for Boy's State should contact Terrill Kin at 465-1855, Gary Herbert at 465-2739, or Bill Brook at 465-3577.

PLEASANT GROVE

Celebrate National Library Week at the Pleasant Grove Library, continuing through Saturday. The library will be giving away balloons and stickers to visitors during this week of celebration. A special "Twilight Tales," featuring storytelling, will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

PROVO

The Provo Vet Center is reopening today after a short moving hiatus. The new office, at 1807 N. 1120 West in Provo, will continue to provide counseling services, medical referrals, homeless veteran and employment services and a number of other services to war veterans.

SPRINGVILLE

The Springville Community Emergency Response Team classes will begin this week, with a group set of classes beginning today and another group starting on Thursday. Classes will start both days at 7 p.m. and run for seven weeks on Tuesdays or Thursdays. The final class is a review of the course plus a mock disaster where students will be able to apply the knowledge learned in class. Classes are held at the City Training Room located at the rear of the police station, 45 S. Main St. The cost of the class is $25 per person or $40 per couple. Couples will share a manual. The cost of the class covers the manual, a CERT hard hat and refreshments during classes. To pre-register or get more information, call Karrie Beardall at 342-4584 or Martin Palmer at 489-5328.

This story appeared in The Daily Herald on page D2.