Little Cottonwood Canyon

Two of Utah's most acclaimed ski resorts are at the end of a narrow canyon road that's increasingly jammed with traffic but the state's plan to fix it is sparking controversy.

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The Utah Department of Transportation doesn’t have the money to build the gondola right now. Instead, it plans for a phased approach to traffic issues.

Though town leaders said fire prevention and preparedness are top of mind.

A coalition of state, local representatives and community leaders say smaller steps can be taken to reduce traffic that wouldn’t require massive construction projects.

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The agency said a record number of public comments prompted more consideration, like how to account for impacts to climbing areas.

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Friday is the deadline for public input on two primary transportation options aimed at easing traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon. One would see a gondola installed; the other calls for widening the road and expanding bus service. But Olympic silver medalist Nathaniel Coleman and the climbing community are worried about the impact of either option.

Salt Lake climbers say the Utah Department of Transportation proposals would forever alter the landscape of climbing in the canyon. They said less destructive alternatives exist.