South Layton interchange project finally under way

LAYTON -- State officials are thrilled the South Layton Interchange project is finally under way, but not everyone shares their enthusiasm. Gov. Gary Herbert jumped behind the wheel of a large excavator and broke ground in a field near the Fort Lane Plaza on Tuesday afternoon, signifying the official beginning of the $97 million construction project transportation and city officials believe will alleviate traffic and revitalize old downtown Layton.