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Major road upgrades on tap for Mill Creek, but will they improve popular canyon?

Salt Lake County has released a plan to substantially widen the upper canyon’s narrow, bendy road in hopes of alleviating congestion.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fall colors make for a vibrant drive along Mill Creek Canyon above the winter gate on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. Salt Lake County is proposing to widen the upper half of the 9-mile road, an upgrade that could alter the character of the popular year-round destination.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fall colors make for a vibrant drive along Mill Creek Canyon above the winter gate on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. Salt Lake County is proposing to widen the upper half of the 9-mile road, an upgrade that could alter the character of the popular year-round destination.