(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) UDOT gives a tour of the state’s new longest pedestrian bridge on Thursday, August 20, 2020, connecting Utah Valley University in Orem to student housing and the community on the West side of I-15. Crews are finishing up an extensive hydronic heating system that will pump warm water to keep the bridge clear of snow in the winters, as it gets ready to pour concrete for the walking surface. UDOT will close I-15 in both directions this weekend for work on the nearly 1,000 foot bridge that is 15 feet wide to accommodate pedestrians, cyclists and scooters. Elevators and stairs with small ramps to push up bicycles will be on each side of the bridge.
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