Rumor Stop

Fact: The remaining unpaved section of Lake Mountain Road is located on private property and is not a City-owned right-of-way. The City is able to perform limited maintenance on the road, including applying magnesium chloride to help stabilize the road surface. The City will continue to address maintenance needs as appropriate. Paving this portion of the road is not currently planned as a City project. (August, 2026)

Fact: The City’s Transportation Master Plan includes future roadway improvements on Ranches Parkway, and timing and phasing are currently under review. (May, 2026)

Fact: The City is currently evaluating traffic and roadway needs in the Silverlake area and surrounding parts of Saratoga Springs as growth continues. That work includes reviewing potential future connections and overall access in the area. We expect to have a better understanding as this evaluation progresses over the coming weeks and months. (May, 2026)

Fact: Eagle Mountain City has a long term goal to expand the entirety of Pony Express Parkway to four lanes, but there is not yet a timeline associated with that project. In short term planning, Pony Express Pkwy. will be widened from EM Blvd. down to the Public Works Building. Construction is anticipated to be completed by Fall 2026. (April, 2026)

Fact: Eagle Mountain City is not aware of any plans for the renaming of Pony Express Parkway. (April, 2026)

Fact: The Spring Run Plaza development (east of Walmart on the other side of Spring Run Parkway) has an approved Master Development Plan where the City contemplated a road connection heading towards Wild Blossom Boulevard. That connection likely won’t be made for several years. There are tentative plans for several connections to the Wildflower development in the future. (February, 2026)

Fact: At this time, there is not a plan to pave Lake Mountain Road all the way through. (January, 2026)

Fact: Due to setbacks with parts and labor, the completion of work on Pole Canyon Blvd. is now anticipated for mid-February. (January, 2026)

Fact: Eagle Mountain City anticipates there will be an additional road that better connects some of the areas around City Center to Saratoga Springs. This road would be an eastern extension of Mid-Valley Road as depicted on the Master Transportation Plan. The City is finalizing alignments with Saratoga Springs, and is currently pursuing State and Federal support for funding this project as soon as possible. (December, 2025)

Fact: This will not take place. However, it is going to tie into East Expressway (aka Airport Rd.) when it continues south parallel to Lake Mountain. (October, 2025)

Fact: Yes. Eventually, Old Airport Rd. will continue south just east of Overland and connect to Mid Valley Rd. (August, 2025)

Fact: The City is not planning to connect these roads as a capital facilities project. The land in this area is owned by Patterson Development and by Meadowbrook Properties Partnership. These roads will be required to be completed when the developers in this area decide to develop the land. As of June 2025, the City has not seen preliminary plans from the developers for this area yet so development will not be happening anytime soon. (June, 2025)

Fact: UDOT has plans to build a Freeway through Cedar Valley connecting south into I-15. At this time, it is unknown the date of construction or the alignment and which cities will be affected. UDOT has begun acquisition of right of way along Eagle Mountain Blvd. and beyond for this future highway. (December, 2025)

Fact: Plans call for connecting those trails and go through Eagle Mountain City at some point in the next few years. (May, 2025)

Fact: This is the project for Old Airport Road. The road will be realigned to a 90-degree angle and a traffic light will be installed. In addition, pedestrian crosswalks will be installed at the traffic light and new trail/sidewalk will be installed for any children walking to the new school. (April 2025)

Fact: In the City’s Master Plan, the east expressway runs between Sleeping Hollow and Poplar.  The expressway will connect to Pony Express at Airport Road and will curve south running between Sleeping Hollow and Poplar and then connect to Eagle Mountain Blvd. This road is currently planned to be a 5-lane minor arterial similar to Eagle Mountain Blvd. It will continue south of Eagle Mountain Blvd following the power line corridor. (March, 2025)

Fact: Yes. There will be a signal there. (March, 2025)

Fact: Yes, Eagle Mountain City is planning to install a traffic signal there later this summer. Most likely July or August 2026. (March, 2025)

Fact: Eagle Mountain City is not aware of current plans to put a light in at Bald Eagle or Oquirrh Ranch. The emergency access will not be paved and is temporary.  When land to the west develops, this access will go away and will be replaced by streets through the new development. (March, 2025)

Fact: Paving of Airport Road is mostly complete. The contractor will not be able to finish the paving this year due to cold temperature limits on placing asphalt and striping of the roadway. This roadway will be completed in the Spring of 2025. Currently, there is not a road connection between the Lone Tree development and Airport Road. The City’s Engineering department has already hired a consultant to look at the feasibility of building this road connection. They have also met with the developer that owns the land west of Lone Tree to coordinate the alignment of that road to coincide with the planned development in that area. The timing of the connector road will depend on the cooperation of the developers in the area but is anticipated to be built in 2026. (November, 2024)

Fact: That connection will be installed by the Ivory development based on their phasing of that project. The work is slated to be completed this year, but timelines are dynamic and based on the developer’s preferences. (August, 2024)

Fact: There are two planned connections between Silverlake and Foothill, but because that is the responsibility of Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain City has no control over the timing of the construction. (March, 2024)

Fact: Eagle Mountain City meets with UDOT every month to discuss concerns and collaborate on solutions to improve the experience and safety of SR-73. The City has encouraged UDOT to find funding to make improvements and will continue to do so. (October, 2023)

Fact: It is the intent of the City to convert the old Pony Express Trail Way into open space with a trail system at some point. The dirt portion of this road has not been paved, as it includes SITLA property that has not allowed the City to apply asphalt to the road surface. (August, 2023)

Fact: There are general plans that will see a connection between SR-73 and Mountain View Corridor — connecting at Porter Rockwell. Project completion will depend on state funding. (April, 2023)

Fact: UDOT has spent significant time working with planners and engineers to develop plans to invest millions of dollars in transportation projects that will accommodate the rapid growth of Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs. Some of these projects include an expansion of SR-73 into a freeway with frontage roads. Mountain View Corridor will also be expanded from 2100 North to Porter Rockwell Blvd., which will act as an alternative to I-15 for those living in Northwest Utah County. In the long-run, Mountain View Corridor is planned for expansion into a 35-mile freeway connecting I-80 and Utah County.

Additionally, UDOT is working with Eagle Mountain City to plan, acquire right-of-way, and eventually construct a north-south highway through the cedar valley as depicted in the updated 2025 Master Transportation Plan (December, 2025)

Fact: There have not been any discussions with Sprouts. (August, 2026)

Fact: This area is currently set to be office space. (March, 2026)

Fact: That area is under the jurisdiction of Saratoga Springs. Sources say it will be the new high school. (January, 2026)

Fact: Coordinated efforts between Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs and Lehi to raise this need with the United States Postal Service have been in process for a few years. Last year, Congressman Owens entered a legislation known as the Saratoga Springs Post Office Act to transfer land in Saratoga Springs currently owned by the Federal Government specifically to the United States Postal Service as a potential major step towards the construction of a new Post Office. The Act is currently under committee review. (January, 2026)

Fact: Chick-fil-A is not currently in the process of coming to Eagle Mountain. (January, 2026)

Fact: In December, 2025, Saratoga Springs confirmed that WinCo is planning to develop a new store near the Home Depot. Any information on construction timelines, opening dates, etc. should be directed to Saratoga Springs City. (December, 2025)

Fact: Smith’s Marketplace is considering plans to locate in City Center across from Frontier Middle School. (November, 2025)

Fact: Yes. There will be a UTA Park & Ride at that location with construction to occur early 2026. (October, 2025)

Fact: Eagle Mountain City does not have a start or end date at this time. (March, 2025)

Fact: Intermountain Health owns 40 acres of land off of Eagle Mountain Blvd. The City has not been made aware of a specific timeline of when construction of hospital facilities at that property would commence, but we do know that Intermountain Health is pursuing additional property to construct a clinic which would be a major first step toward making that hospital facility a reality. We also do not know what would be contained on that property, if it would be a standalone ER, a full hospital, or what, but recent trends do seem to indicate a more modular approach to building hospitals. (January, 2025)

Fact: City staff and property owners/developers are currently working cooperatively to recruit such stores to Eagle Mountain. (March, 2025)

Fact: Eagle Mountain City is laying the groundwork to attract a few different forms of power generation for the benefit of the community and the State. Any potential proposed power generation projects will be thoroughly vetted with the support of industry experts to ensure the safety of residents and prevention of environmental impacts to the Cedar Valley. (December, 2024)

Fact: The City is not currently aware of any bar and pub restaurants planned for the City Center area. (June, 2024)

Fact: Eagle Mountain City is not aware of any current plans to build a Cinemark or Megaplex in Eagle Mountain. (June, 2024)

Fact: The property owner is having conversations with multiple hotel brands as that site has been approved for a hotel development. Hotel development in Eagle Mountain is considered an important aspect of our future economic development goals. (April, 2024)

Fact: A Downtown Master Plan has been completed for the land directly east of Cory Wride Park across Pony Express Parkway. The Master Plan anticipates some small-business-centric retail to encourage local business development, but does not plan for a hospital. This plan was created to get ahead of potential development to ensure the best uses for the area can develop and that impacts on surrounding areas are minimized. (December, 2025)

Fact: Eagle Mountain City is seeking additional funding for the project through grants. The project will not proceed until the entire amount of funding is secured. (April, 2026)

Fact: According to the Active Development Tour Map, that area is currently anticipated to be a medical office building space and Domino’s. (March, 2026)

Fact: A deer fence has been installed along Cory B. Wride Memorial Highway, as well as sensors that will turn on when deer get close. The goal is to funnel the deer into one crossing route to make it more manageable. There are plans in development to enhance the Wildlife Corridor. (March, 2026)

Fact: According to the Active Development Tour Map, that area is currently showing as a future Veterinary clinic and commercial subdivision. (March, 2026)

Fact: The City is not aware of any such restriction.(March, 2026)

Fact: Avoiding debt often makes sense because we can postpone purchases, reduce their size, or simply choose to live without certain things. Cities, however, operate under different principles and responsibilities.

Major utilities must be built before capacity runs out and before regulations are violated. Bonding spreads costs fairly across all users over the life of the needed infrastructure, ensuring that future growth and future customers pay their share rather than shifting the entire burden to current residents.

To learn more about the City’s current outstanding debt visit our interactive budget book found on the finance page of the city website. Here is a direct link to debt by type and debt by fund .(February, 2026)

Fact: According to the developer, the park is still on track to be completed by summer of 2026. (February, 2026)

Fact: The City would love to replace the vegetation at the entrance to EM Blvd. There are however, no current plans for this replacement due to the lack of water to support additional growth at this location. (February, 2026)

Fact: Eagle Mountain City is aware of the issue presented and is pursuing legal action to insure those improvements still come to fruition. (January, 2026)

Fact: It was removed because the rock that was the base damaged and was cracking. There is an agenda discussion planned for Jan. 6 to discuss options for re-installation. (January, 2026)

Fact: The City does not comment regarding legal matters between private parties. (January, 2026)

Fact: The parking lot is scheduled to be paved in 2026 with tentative plans to connect Desert Willow to Pony Express Pkwy within the next couple years. (December, 2025)

Fact: Eagle Mountain City does not provide Neighborhood Watch signs. There are some signs in the city that were installed over 20 years ago, which were installed by the Utah County Sheriff’s Office. (September, 2025)

Fact: The black fence was installed by the soccer group to help keep soccer balls from rolling out onto the dirt road for the safety of the kids and parents chasing after them. It also helps prevent people from driving up and parking on the grass. (August, 2025)

Fact: Due to issues with wells, the City has had to reduce the amount of water being applied to the parkways. Staff is slowly adding water times to these areas that should increase. (June, 2025)

Fact: Eagle Mountain City has building code standards that must be followed for ADU’s. If residents are aware of an ADU operating without proper permitting, or without obtaining proper City licensing for building permits, please notify us through the City’s Resident Portal. (June, 2025)

Fact: The City is not using groundwater faster than it can be replenished. The City is currently conducting studies to try to determine what the replenishment rate of the aquifer is, but we have no intention to draw water out faster than it can be replenished. It is in the best interest of Eagle Mountain City and its residents to maintain our aquifer as a renewable water source. (April, 2025)

Fact: We continue to push UTA to increase bus service in our city. A park n’ ride lot in the Ranches area is currently planned, and we will be continuing to communicate our desire for improved bus service to other areas of the city. (December, 2025)

Fact: Find out information on active developments in the City by checking out the “Active Development Tour Map” and our “What’s Happening” page. (February, 2026)