The Peerless Post of Entry, a familiar site near the mouth of Price Canyon, may be relocated in the future with the help of state funds.
According to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), public comment is being sought on the possibility of moving the port from Highway 6 near Helper (milepost 230.6 to 230.5) to a new site located along Highway 6 near Carbonville (milepost 237.3 to 237.8), just 3.5 miles north of Price.
Reportedly, the current location and design of the Peerless Port of Entry does not meet the needs and poses a safety risk to trucks and travelers along Highway 6.
“A new port of entry facility and location is needed due to the right-of-way limitations of the current port of entry,” UDOT reported. “The existing Peerless Port of Entry site is situated outside of Helper and is confined to one site on the eastbound side of US-6.”
Due to its eastbound location, westbound trucks must cross oncoming traffic to enter the facility. “This left-hand turn poses a considerable safety risk to both trucks and other vehicles along US-6,” UDOT shared. “Due to the safety hazard, the Peerless Port of Entry is rarely open to westbound traffic. When the existing port of entry is closed to westbound traffic to prevent a safety issue, this allows trucks to bypass the site and defeats the purpose of a port of entry to inspect trucks.”
The proposed port of entry includes, but is not limited to, additional ramp length and storage, turnabout area, oversized truck inspection area, weigh scale and additional parking, all made possible by state funding.
UDOT is currently seeking public comment and requests for a public hearing on the proposal. Comments must be postmarked by Sept. 16. If you are submitting a comment, requesting a public hearing or obtaining additional information, please contact the following: Amalia Deslis-Andrews, adeslis@utah.gov, 215 S State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 or Brett Anderson, beanderson@utah.gov, 210 W 800 S, Richfield, UT 84701.