Environmental Assessment Now Complete

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA), in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), to evaluate potential improvements to the South Cedar Interchange (Exit 57) of I-15 in Cedar City. This EA considered current and future transportation needs while taking into account any potential impacts to the natural and built environments. 

UDOT has determined that this project will not have any significant impact on the natural or built environment and has prepared a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), available here:  

Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the I-15 South Cedar Interchange EA 

After the EA was published, UDOT identified a correction, the explanation of which is available here:

Errata Sheet

The Public Hearing Report for the September 24, 2024 Public Hearing, including responses to all public comments submitted during the final comment period, is available here: 

I-15 South Cedar EA Public Hearing Report 

Environmental Document Available for Review

The Environmental Assessment (EA), including a description of the Preferred Alternative, is available for review. 

Environmental Assessment | Appendix A | Appendix B 

Environmental Document Explanation 

This video provides a high-level overview of the environmental process, information included in the EA, and the recommended improvements. 

The informational slides covered in the video can be found here. 

Overview

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA), in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), to evaluate potential improvements to the South Cedar Interchange (Exit 57) of I-15 in Cedar City. This EA considered current and future transportation needs while taking into account any potential impacts to the natural and built environments. 

This EA began in summer 2023 and is was completed in December 2024. View the "Schedule Tab" for more details.