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Utah Ends Lake Powell Ferry | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s DOT is set to shut down and sell the Lake Powell ferry after lawmakers unanimously voted to end the service, citing near-zero usage, plummeting water levels, and unsustainable costs—$500K annually for a vessel that rarely runs. With bridge proposals costing $650M and renovations running $20–25M over four years, officials concluded the ferry’s future was bleak. Though past attempts to kill the service faced public outcry, this time, with the lake shrinking and budgets tight, the decision feels inevitable—with public input still open before final approval. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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