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Tooele Proposes Safety Improvements for Main Street and Skyline Drive
New traffic signal, raised median, and crosswalks aim to reduce accidents and improve pedestrian access.
Feb. 5, 2026 at 7:23pm
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Tooele City, in partnership with the Utah Department of Transportation, is proposing several safety improvements to the intersection of SR-36 (Tooele Main Street) and Skyline Drive. The plans include installing a new traffic signal, creating a raised median to restrict left turns, and adding crosswalks to enhance pedestrian safety in the area.
Why it matters
The proposed changes are intended to address traffic conflicts and improve driver awareness in order to work towards UDOT's goal of zero crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Utah roads. The intersection has seen its share of accidents, and the new infrastructure aims to make the area safer for both drivers and pedestrians.
The details
The project would install a raised median from the south end of Main Street to past the Go-Fer gas station, restricting left turns and access to the gas station. A new traffic signal would also be added at the Skyline Drive and Main Street intersection, along with crosswalks on the north and east sides to improve pedestrian access. The changes would require closing the southern driveway of the Sunny Daycare, but the northern entrance would remain open.
- The proposed improvements are currently under review, with a public hearing request deadline of February 18, 2026.
The players
Tooele City
The local government overseeing the proposed infrastructure changes in partnership with UDOT.
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)
The state transportation agency collaborating with Tooele City on the safety improvements to Main Street and Skyline Drive.
Sunny Daycare
A local business that would be impacted by the closure of its southern driveway access from Main Street as part of the project.
What’s next
Tooele City and UDOT advise that persons or groups interested in the proposed improvements can request a public hearing, provided the request is received by Feb. 18, 2026.
The takeaway
These infrastructure upgrades to a key Tooele intersection demonstrate the city's and state's commitment to improving road safety and reducing accidents, especially for vulnerable road users like pedestrians. The changes aim to make the area more accessible and secure for the entire community.
