At this point, the department is conducting a study of the area before deciding where the interchange should be located and before beginning on any design. The area of study is within the southwest section of Spanish Fork bounded by the intersections with Main Street to the north and Benjamin to the south and includes land to the west of I-15 and east incorporating Spanish Fork High School, the Spanish Fork Sports Park and other parts.

According to Wyatt Woolley, senior communications manager for UDOT, no decisions have been made on where the interchange will be located. Therefore, UDOT wants to hear from residents in Springville, Spanish Fork and the surrounding area.

“They will have a very high impact if they participate in our study,” Woolley said

At Tuesday’s in-person meeting, Woolley said 50 to 70 people from around the area attended including several homeowners who “are always the most interested.” He said the majority of attendees expressed support and provided positive feedback for the interchange, but some expressed hesitations.

“Everyone has different opinions. People who live right there will have a different idea compared to people who live in Salem. We’re all trying to get onto the freeway to get to where we want to go sometimes, and people have different concerns,” Woolley said. He made it clear that they are still gathering feedback and no decisions on the location have been made.

Construction of the interchange is still years away, he added. A follow-up meeting will be held in the spring, but residents are encouraged to send in feedback now. The public comment period started Monday and will go until July 26, which residents can participate in by visiting UDOT’s website.

The survey can be accessed at http://udotinput.utah.gov/i15spanishforkstudy.