How the New 2100 North Freeway Could Affect Lehi Homeowners and Buyers

For people who own a home in Lehi or are thinking about buying here, this project is worth watching. It may eventually make commuting easier and improve access to several growing communities, but nearby residents could also experience years of construction and changing traffic patterns before the work is finished.

Here’s what we currently know about the project and what it may mean for the local housing market.

What Is the 2100 North Freeway Project?

The Utah Department of Transportation is constructing approximately 2.8 miles of new freeway along 2100 North, also known as State Route 194. The roadway will connect Interstate 15 directly with Mountain View Corridor, creating a freeway-to-freeway connection across northwest Utah County.

Construction began in spring 2026, and UDOT currently expects the project to be completed in late 2028. That schedule is preliminary and could change as work progresses.

Once completed, UDOT estimates that the new connection could save commuters approximately 12 minutes in each direction during peak travel times. The project will also include:

• A new interchange at Interstate 15

• Fourteen new roadway bridges

• Two pedestrian bridges

• Nearly two miles of new shared-use paths

• Reconstruction or realignment of approximately two miles of existing trails

• A new crossing over the Jordan River

You can view maps, construction updates, and the latest schedule on the official UDOT 2100 North project page.

Why This Project Matters to Lehi

Lehi sits at a major connection point between Utah and Salt Lake counties. Many residents commute to workplaces along the Silicon Slopes corridor, while others travel west toward Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain or north toward Draper, Sandy, and Salt Lake City.

As the communities west of I-15 have grown, east-west travel has become one of the area’s largest transportation challenges. Drivers moving between I-15, Redwood Road, and Mountain View Corridor often encounter congestion, especially during the morning and evening commute.

The new freeway is intended to create a faster route across this part of northern Utah County. It could also give drivers another option when other east-west roads are congested.

For homebuyers, commuting time is often part of the home-search decision. A house that feels too far from work today may become more appealing when a faster route is available. That could bring more attention to neighborhoods in northwest Lehi and nearby areas of Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain.

Could the Freeway Affect Home Values?

New transportation projects can affect nearby homes in different ways. Better access can make an area more convenient and attractive, but living very close to a freeway can bring concerns about noise, traffic, lighting, and views.

The effect on any one property will depend on several factors:

• Its distance from the freeway

• Whether the roadway is visible from the home

• How sound travels through the area

• Access to nearby interchanges

• Changes to neighborhood streets

• Future commercial or residential development

• The condition of the property and surrounding neighborhood

A home that gains easier freeway access without being directly next to the roadway may appeal to commuters. A property bordering the corridor could face different questions from buyers, particularly regarding traffic noise and privacy.

It would be premature to say that the freeway will automatically raise or lower property values. Real estate is highly local, and two homes only a few streets apart can be affected differently. The best way to judge a property is to look at its exact location, nearby access points, comparable sales, and how buyers respond as construction moves forward.

What Current Lehi Homeowners Should Watch

If you own a home near 2100 North, Redwood Road, or the northwest side of Lehi, pay attention to project updates throughout construction.

Temporary road closures, detours, lane changes, and construction traffic may affect daily routines. Access to some neighborhoods and businesses may also change at different stages of the project.

Homeowners who expect to sell before the freeway is completed should be prepared to answer buyer questions. It may help to keep copies of current UDOT maps and construction information so prospective buyers can see where the roadway and interchanges will be located.

Sellers should be honest about current construction while also explaining the project’s intended long-term transportation benefits. Buyers will usually respond better to clear information than to vague assurances.

Presentation will also matter. If construction is visible or audible from the property, showing the home at different times of day can help buyers form a fair impression. Features such as fencing, landscaping, insulated windows, and outdoor living areas may become more important selling points.

What Buyers Should Consider

If you’re looking at homes near the project area, don’t rely only on the route you drive today. Review the future road layout before making an offer.

Ask questions such as:

• How close is the property to the planned freeway?

• Where will the nearest entrance and exit be located?

• Will traffic on nearby neighborhood roads increase or decrease?

• Are any sound walls or visual barriers planned?

• Could current views change?

• Are trails, sidewalks, or bike paths being added nearby?

• Is more residential or commercial development planned around the interchange?

• How might the completed connection affect the commute to work?

It’s also a good idea to visit the neighborhood during both morning and evening commuting hours. A quiet street on a Saturday afternoon may feel different at 8:00 on a weekday morning.

Buyers who are comfortable waiting through the construction period may find opportunities in areas that become more convenient once the freeway opens. However, buyers should choose a home based on how it meets their needs today as well as what may happen in the future. Transportation plans and completion dates can change.

Could This Encourage More Development?

Major road projects often draw interest from builders, retailers, employers, and other developers because improved access makes nearby land easier to reach.

Lehi is already reviewing a variety of residential and commercial proposals, particularly on the west side of the city. The freeway connection could support more development over time, although every project must still go through the applicable city review and approval process.

For homeowners, added development can be a mixed experience. New restaurants, shopping, services, parks, and employment can make daily life more convenient. At the same time, more development can bring added traffic, denser housing, construction, and changes to the character of an area.

That’s why it’s helpful to follow both UDOT updates and Lehi City’s current development projects. A transportation project rarely affects an area by itself. The surrounding development often matters just as much.

What Does This Mean for the Lehi Housing Market?

The freeway won’t be the only factor affecting Lehi home prices. Interest rates, housing inventory, employment, new construction, and buyer demand will continue to play major roles.

Still, transportation affects how buyers think about location. Easier access to I-15 and Mountain View Corridor could make parts of Lehi more practical for people who work in Salt Lake County, along the Silicon Slopes corridor, or elsewhere in northern Utah County.

The project may also change how buyers compare Lehi with Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, American Fork, and other nearby communities. When commute times change, a buyer’s preferred search area can change too.

Homeowners considering a sale over the next few years should track buyer reactions rather than assume the new freeway will have one predictable result. Comparable sales from the immediate area will provide better guidance than countywide or citywide averages.

The Bottom Line

The new 2100 North Freeway is a major change for Lehi. When it is completed, it is expected to provide a direct connection between I-15 and Mountain View Corridor, reduce some east-west travel times, and add new pedestrian and trail connections.

In the short term, homeowners and buyers should expect construction, detours, and changing traffic patterns. Over the longer term, the project may affect commuting habits, development activity, buyer interest, and the way individual neighborhoods are viewed.

If you own a home near the project or are considering buying in Lehi, the effect will depend on the property’s exact location. Looking at the plans now can help you make a better decision before construction is complete.

I’ve been helping Utah buyers and sellers since 2003, and I’d be happy to help you look at how the 2100 North project may relate to a particular home or neighborhood.

Yvonne Sparrow
Utah Real Estate Agent
435-770-7706
yvonnesparrow@gmail.com
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