After decades of planning and construction, the last remaining “Big Piece” of the Parley’s Trail had an official “Air” Breaking on May 25th. A new portion of trail will connect with the existing Roper Rail Yard span, cross 900 West via a new bridge, and finally join the Parley’s Trail to the Jordan River Trail.

This almost $9,000,000 project would not have happened without tremendous support from the public along with many local jurisdictions and state agencies. Along with numerous city, county, and state leaders, PRATT would like to acknowledge the Salt Lake County Tourism Recreation Culture and Convention Support Program, Transportation Choice Funds, UDOT, Office of Regional Development, Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant, and the Zoo Arts and Parks programs. Additionally, PRATT would like to thank Senator Gene Davis for getting this project across the finish line.

The two new bridges are being constructed off-site and the entire project should be completed in the summer of 2023.