WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed the Mountain View Corridor Completion Act, led by Congressman Burgess Owens (R-UT). The bill directs the transfer of 36 acres of federal land, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to the state of Utah to initiate the third and final phase of the Mountain View Corridor. This project addresses the critical need for a north-south transportation corridor from western Salt Lake County to northern Utah County, a priority identified in long-range transportation plans dating back to the 1960s.

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“The Mountain View Corridor Completion Act is a game changer for Utah’s transportation infrastructure and the future of our state,” said Rep. Owens. “By completing the final phase of this vital corridor, a transportation project 15 years in the making, we will significantly reduce congestion on I-15, shorten commute times, and improve the quality of life for Utahns. This project will also create much-needed recreational spaces, including walking and biking trails, enhancing our communities for both residents and visitors for decades to come.”

“Utah is renowned worldwide for outdoor recreation opportunities, and as the state’s population grows, its infrastructure requires constant improvements to keep pace with increasing demand,” said House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman. “Congressman Owens has always worked to deliver thoughtful solutions for Utahns, and this legislation passing the House today is no different. His bill will allow for the completion of the critical Mountain View Corridor to ease traffic burdens and streamline transportation in this ever-expanding part of the state.”

Background: 

• The Mountain View Corridor Completion Act is necessary because the BLM lacks authority to transfer land under military control.
• Two-thirds of the Mountain View Corridor project has been completed. The final third requires acquisition of three irregular parcels of federal land totaling 36 acres, technically owned by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
• These parcels lie within the boundaries of an active military reservation, Camp Williams, established in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson’s Executive Order.
• The BLM does not actively manage these parcels; they are overseen by the Utah Army National Guard, with no current or future plans for use.
• The Utah National Guard supports the Mountain View Corridor project and has collaborated extensively with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the BLM to ensure proper alignment.

The full text of the legislation is available here.

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