Park City officials are evaluating options for a pedestrian tunnel under S.R. 248, specifically at the intersection of Kearns Boulevard and Snow Creek Drive. The Park City Council has tasked Methods Consulting with assessing design possibilities for a pedestrian underpass and a crosswalk in this area. A contract approved on December 16 authorizes expenditure of up to $1,638,760 for these design services. The council's decision was made with a 3-1 vote, with one councilor dissenting. City leaders have long sought a safer crossing for pedestrians at this busy intersection. The current options being considered include two tunnel alternatives with enhanced entrances and landscaping, alongside a high-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) that would be employed if negotiations for tunnel construction rights-of-way do not succeed. Methods Consulting will also identify potential trail enhancements between S.R. 224 and Homestake Road, along with the costs associated with relocating the local wastewater infrastructure. Additionally, it may be necessary to relocate a historic monument associated with the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. The estimated cost of constructing the tunnel is approximately $16.6 million, not accounting for additional aesthetic enhancements requested by councilors earlier this year. Current funding sources for the project, including a Walkability bond, a UDOT grant, and others, amount to about $11.4 million. In contrast, the estimated cost for the HAWK crossing ranges between $500,000 and $800,000, with partial funding potentially available through the Utah Department of Transportation. However, the UDOT does not support the HAWK installation if a tunnel is built within the next five years. Updates on the project are expected in spring, including detailed information on the alternatives and updated cost estimates. If approved, the timeline for the pedestrian tunnel includes studying design alternatives and negotiating with property owners in spring 2026, soliciting contractor bids in January 2027, starting construction in March 2027, and completing the project by November 2028. This tunnel has been prioritized as part of Park City’s long-term transportation plans, appearing in both Park City Forward and the Summit County Active Transportation plans.