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ST. GEORGE — Management and preservation plans for the Zion Scenic Byway Corridor, which passes through pinyon pines, red rocks, sandstone canyons and rural towns, are being updated.
The Zion Canyon Corridor Council has received funding from the Utah Department of Transportation to update the Zion Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan, initially created in 2011. The route roughly traces the Virgin River's path from Hurricane to Zion National Park along state Route 9, expanding to Mt. Carmel Junction this year.
The Utah Department of Transportation recently provided the Zion Canyon Corridor Council with $55,000, which was met with a $5,000 match from some of the towns along the Zion Scenic Byway.
Emily Friedman, the Zion Canyon Corridor Council coordinator, told St. George News that the grant allows the council to hire a consultant to help gather more public input and update the plan. She said the document should reflect current community needs and federal designation requirements.
