Dramatic transformation of 200 South in SLC finally opens [Video]

SALT LAKE CITY — After two years of construction, the busiest bus corridor in all of Utah has finally opened, with 200 South in Salt Lake City showing off its dramatic transformation.

“I know I speak for many of the businesses here along second South when I say these past couple of years… definitely been challenging,” said Bar-X and Beer Bar owner Duncan Burrell.

Burrell couldn’t be happier that the project is done.

“We cannot wait for the future,” he said, “and for the continued growth around what we feel anyway is the heart of downtown: second and second.”

The street now features the city’s first exclusive bus lane, upgraded bus stops and ten bus routes that allow people to travel from the UTA FrontRunner to the University of Utah.

“This is the example of what a city can look like where it thrives with transportation, economy, education and residential connections,” said Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall.

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