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​Pipeline Replacement Project Brings Delays to Ogden Canyon

Updated 28 February 2026
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​Ogden Canyon Pipeline Replacement Project Update
Motorists and residents traveling through Ogden Canyon along SR-39 should prepare for delays over the coming weeks as the ongoing water pipeline replacement efforts continue.

Project officials have announced a schedule of occasional periods of lane closures and traffic shifts that will impact the canyon through May 1, 2026.
 
February 23 – mid-March: ​​ Crew members will be potholing various locations along the pipeline ROW from Valhalla to Wildwood, and further east to SR-39 to firmly identify pipeline depth, soil conditions, and alignment relative to local utilities.  A light duty truck, mini-excavator and a two-man crew will be traversing the ROW during this time.​
 
Material Transport and Logistics
Motorists may also encounter intermittent pauses in traffic near the West Hermitage bridge. Pipeline materials are being staged just east of the river and transported across using a crane.

While transport frequency has decreased since early January, loads typically arrive in bunches, averaging one truckload per week. When these loads arrive (approx. 4 loads/day), brief road closures are required for safety to back trucks into the staging areas and unload new pipe/load old pipe.
 
Traffic Impacts: What Drivers Need to Know
Because construction will be in close proximity to the roadway, traffic control measures are necessary to ensure the safety of both motorists and workers.

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Traffic Pattern: Occasional short distance one-way alternating traffic controlled by flaggers.
• Expected Delays: Drivers should plan for delays of 5 minutes, with longer wait times possible during peak travel periods. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to see the greatest potential for delays due to pipeline shipments.

Construction Progress and Locations
Crews are currently active in several sections of the canyon. Work is strictly limited to daytime hours—sunrise to dusk, Monday through Friday—with no night work scheduled unless emergency tasks arise.

• Section 1 (Cobbles Community): Installation crews have completed work within the Cobbles Community. Officials report that construction crews have recently moved well east of the Cobbles Community and full access through the bridge has been restored.  Light-duty trucks may still cross the West Hermitage bridge, as work will continue replacing pipeline from Cobbles into the Lower Hermitage community. (see Section 3)
• Section 2 (Valhalla to Alaskan Inn): This leg is nearing completion.
• Section 3 (Hermitage Community) Starting Monday, February 23, crews will be installing pipeline in the Hermitage Community east of the lower (west) bridge. Access to the west bridge will be restricted for residents along the lower road. During this time, the Upper Hermitage Bridge near the Alaskan Inn will serve as the designated detour route. Emergency access will be provided as needed.

 
Looking ahead to Spring/Summer 2026 Work:
Design is underway for pipeline replacement work along the east bench of the Ogden Valley to replace the pipeline from SR-39 to the water tanks near the 22nd Street Trailhead.  More information TBA.
 
Ongoing Survey Work
In addition to the heavy construction, residents may see geotechnical and survey crews conducting "potholing," soil analysis, and geolocating work along the pipeline route. This survey work is continuous.

Project coordinators note that specific updates for local property owners will be sent via email or text message. Residents wishing to opt out of text alerts are encouraged to notify the project team directly.

For more information visit ogdencitypipeline.com or email [email protected].