Utah approves updated management plan for Zion Scenic Byway
Utah approves the Zion Scenic Byway’s updated management plan, a required step before seeking national scenic recognition for this stretch of State Route 9.
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What it does
Utah approves an updated plan for managing the Zion Scenic Byway along State Route 9. This approval supports seeking national recognition but provides no money.
Argument forApproving the plan could help the byway seek national recognition aimed at protecting the road’s scenery, history, and natural features.
Argument againstCommunities may need other funding to carry out the approved plan, because the resolution sets aside no money.
More detail
The Legislature and Governor approve the updated plan for managing the Zion Scenic Byway. The plan covers State Route 9 from I-15 in Hurricane to US-89 in Mt. Carmel Junction. Plan approval is required before seeking National Scenic Byway or All-American Road status; this resolution does not grant either designation. The resolution sets aside no money.
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