Meridian Engineering’s field crews recently headed into the steep slopes of Parleys Canyon to perform surveying services along the I-80 corridor for UDOT Region 2. Covering approximately milepost 129.85 to 131.1, the work supports boundary analysis and a forthcoming Record of Survey (ROS) for the I-80 right-of-way, including evaluation of adjoining landowner parcels such as the gravel pit area.
This preliminary effort is essential for defining the ROW corridor, analyzing crossing agreements, and determining controlled access in preparation for potential future infrastructure improvements.
Meridian’s scope includes: Searching for and observing Public Land Survey System monumentation and right-of-way marker monuments, Surveying deed-controlling evidence, and Constructing up to 20 new ROW markers along the corridor to perpetuate the I-80 alignment.
Crews navigated rugged canyon slopes, dense brush, and rocky terrain billy-goating through the landscape to complete the work. Along the way, they encountered both the challenges of steep cliffs and the rewards of scenic canyon features, including a waterfall.
The final phase will involve analyzing the ROW corridor of I-80 in conjunction with adjoining land records to prepare the official Record of Survey. The ROS will undergo UDOT QA/QC review before being filed with the Salt Lake County Surveyor’s Office, in accordance with Utah State Code 17-23-17.
