Flags removed for construction — where should they go next?

As part of ongoing construction at the intersection of Pony Express Parkway and Eagle Mountain Blvd., the U.S. and Utah state flags have been temporarily removed from the center of the roundabout.

This change is being made to allow for the conversion of the intersection into a signalized traffic light, which will help manage traffic more efficiently as Eagle Mountain continues to grow.

With the flags now removed, many residents have asked what the future holds for them—and the City is inviting the community to be part of that decision.

“Our residents care deeply about these symbols, and we want to ensure their future placement reflects community values,” said Tyler Maffitt, Eagle Mountain City Communications Manager. “We’re opening it up to resident feedback.”

The City is now conducting a poll on its official Facebook page to gather public input on where the flags should be relocated. Among the suggested locations are Unity Pass and Cory Wride Memorial Park: two spaces that already serve as landmarks within Eagle Mountain. However, the City remains open to other ideas and encourages residents to share their thoughts.

“This is about where we as a city feel most unified in honoring the flags of our country and the state,” says Maffitt.

The City anticipates construction work will continue over the next couple of months as crews reconfigure the area to improve long-term traffic flow and safety.

In the meantime, Maffitt emphasized that the removal is only temporary.

“The flags are in safe keeping and will be reinstalled once an appropriate location is selected,” he said. “We want to be intentional about this. That’s why we’re engaging with our residents.”

The poll will remain open through Monday, May 12 at 5 p.m., and the City welcomes all residents to participate.

“Public input helps us make better decisions,” Maffitt said. “This is a small but meaningful way for people to be involved in shaping the character of our community.”

To vote in the poll or offer suggestions, visit the City’s Facebook page.