Lyman says money from Biden’s infrastructure bill could pay for the bridge, but Utah is only allocated $225 million for bridges and 62 of them across the state are in need of repair.
, and there are more bridges in the state that are in fair condition than in good condition. Utah will receive additional funds to upgrade its roads and highways.
Sen. David Hinkins, R-Orangeville, spoke in favor of the bridge proposal at the hearing, and San Juan County Commissioner Bruce Adams attended the meeting to show his support. “It’s not something where I’m saying, ‘This is do or die for the area,’” Lyman said. “If it doesn’t happen, it’s still a beautiful area, and we’ll still keep working on the resorts aspect up there at Halls Crossing and Bullfrog.”
On a conflict-of-interest disclosure form Utah lawmakers are required to file with the state, Lyman wrote, “As a CPA [certified public accountant] and business developer, I am working closely with Ticaboo Partners, LLC on their development plans for Ticaboo ... and Hite Marina.”
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