The Forest Street Overpass will open to traffic in mid-July, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, at 9 a.m. Final preparations such as completion of a parapet wall will happen in the days after the ceremony, with the road being fully opened sometime in the following week. The timeline is several months earlier than originally anticipated, with initial projections putting completion in late 2026 or early 2027.

The public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting and is encouraged to park in the parking lot near the swimming pool. The ceremony itself will take place at the top of the overpass on the east side.

The railroad crossing on Forest Street has long been a concern for city leaders and emergency responders, who say trains have delayed response vehicles. “Time is the most valuable commodity that the fire service deals in,” said Brigham City Fire Chief Brandon Thueson. “Minutes matter and can change the survival rate of those experiencing an emergency.”

The project came about after attempts to reach an agreement with the railroad were unsuccessful. Then-Utah State Representative Joel Ferry and Utah State Senator Scott Sandall, both representing Brigham City, sponsored legislation to impose a fuel tax on railroads. The intent was to fund infrastructure projects to reduce the impact of trains on the cities they do business in. The overpass in Brigham City is the first project in Utah to be funded with that fuel tax.

Forest Street has been closed to all traffic since January 2025.

“We appreciate our state representatives and other city leaders who saw how important this would be for Brigham City and found a way to make it happen without it coming from city revenues,” said Brigham City Mayor DJ Bott. “We are excited to get this road opened up again and especially happy to do it ahead of schedule.”

Additional information about the overpass can be found on the Brigham City website:

·        Forest Street Overpass web page
·        Article about the groundbreaking on April 1, 2025