Logan Canyon cell service to be improved

LOGAN, Utah — Plans are now underway to get cell towers in Logan Canyon. In all, about $21 million have been secured to make it happen.

This is a combination of federal funding and an ongoing Utah Department of Transportation project. Phase two is one million in federal transportation dollars. Phase three is $20 million of Treasury CPF broadband funds.

It’s a big move to get emergency help faster. As we’ve seen many times before, accidents in Logan Canyon can be minor, life-threatening, or deadly. Either way, time is crucial.

“Normally when someone, if there’s an accident, they have to come down to the bottom. They can’t even call 911 before emergency services get dispatched,” said Jason Winn, Deputy Fire Chief and Marshal for the Cache County Fire District. He said they see it with nearly every accident.

Now, that’s about to change.

“Depending on where you are in the canyon,  you’re going to improve your response times by 20 to 30 minutes,” Winn said.

First responders now know things will improve.

Read Mike Anderson’s full story on KSL TV

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