Sandy hears Creek Road safety study and roundabout analysis for 11000 South and 1000 East
August 18, 2026, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
Public Works presented a joint Sandy and Cottonwood Heights safety study of the roughly four-mile Creek Road corridor and a consultant study that found a roundabout at 11000 South and 1000 East near Alta High School would have a net 20-year safety benefit of $6.7 million over a traffic signal. The city has a Wasatch Front Regional Council grant for the intersection. The council also heard a flood damage report. No votes beyond the consent calendar.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Creek Road safety update | Discussed |
| 11000 South and 1000 East intersection study | Discussed |
| Consent calendar: July 28 and Aug. 11 draft minutes | Approved |
| Flood damage report | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Roads and utilities
Creek Road safety update
Discussed
Ivan Hooper of Public Works presented a joint Sandy and Cottonwood Heights study of the Creek Road corridor of about four miles. Nine crosswalks exist, many installed without city involvement and not meeting current standards; residents cited the lack of sidewalks, speeding and drivers not yielding. Short-term recommendations are to move three crosswalks, add visibility treatments and add two crosswalks; long-term recommendations are a full-corridor sidewalk, upgraded pedestrian facilities, lighting and speed management. Ryan Kump and Hooper answered questions on the speed limit and bulb-out costs. No dollar amounts were stated.
Item 2 · Roads and utilities
11000 South and 1000 East intersection study
Discussed
Hooper presented a consultant's traffic and safety study of the intersection by Alta High School, covering six years of crash history, the Safe System Approach, signal warrants and a comparison of all-way stop, signal and roundabout options. The 20-year net safety benefit of a roundabout over a signal was a net savings of $6.7 million. Council members and the mayor's intersection committee toured roundabouts in Draper, Sandy and Cottonwood Heights. Ryan Kump said the city received a Wasatch Front Regional Council grant for the project, with about a year for design and a year for installation. Dave Egelund now supports the roundabout; Craig Ulrich asked for a mock-up and said the city may need additional land.
- GrantAmount not given to Wasatch Front Regional Council
Item 3-4 · Other
Consent calendar: July 28 and Aug. 11 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item CAO · Public safety
Flood damage report
Discussed
City Engineer Richard Benham reviewed recent flood damage; rainfall in some areas approached 200-year storm levels, far beyond stormwater infrastructure capacity. Deputy CAO Ryan Mecham thanked residents and Public Works, Fire and Police staff.
What residents said
Roundabout at 11000 South and 1000 EastTruck parkingFlood response
Henry Butters raised truck parking and disputed a response from the administration. Dave Egelund praised the community meeting at Alta High School and thanked residents for helping neighbors during the flood. Craig Ulrich thanked Ryan Kump and asked for a roundabout mock-up.