Crews Find Old Coal Chute Under 25th Street
Ogden City crews opened a hole into a basement area beneath 25th Street while updating sidewalks near the Kokomo Club.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Openings & Closings
Ogden City crews discovered an old coal chute, believed to have later been converted into basement space, after opening a hole under 25th Street on Tuesday night. Businesses in the area remain open and accessible to customers.
Why it matters
The discovery of an unexpected underground space during routine sidewalk work required a structural engineer to secure the hole before the project can be completed. Residents and visitors should expect temporary changes to parking near the work zone.
No hard corporate figures were reported in the extraction. The basement area is described as extended, but its dimensions and condition were not measured or disclosed.
The players
Ogden City
Ogden City is the municipal government of Ogden, Utah, responsible for maintaining public infrastructure such as sidewalks and streets.
The details
While working on sidewalks along 25th Street, crews opened a hole into an extended basement area near the Kokomo Club. A structural engineer will be on site Wednesday to repair the hole and finish updating the sidewalk, with crews working throughout the day.
Timeline
Tuesday night: Crews opened the hole into the basement area near the Kokomo Club.
Wednesday: Crews work throughout the day to repair the hole and finish the sidewalk.
Openings & Closings Context
The discovery of a former coal chute converted into basement space mirrors how older downtown Ogden buildings often hide underground rooms that surface only during street and sidewalk projects. Crews working on 25th Street encountered this legacy infrastructure while doing routine maintenance.
Parking spaces in front of the Kokomo Club will be blocked off during the work. Businesses in the area remain open, so customers can still visit during the repairs.
The takeaway
Routine sidewalk work can uncover forgotten underground spaces, so nearby businesses and drivers should watch for temporary parking closures during repairs. Checking local city notices before visiting the area can help avoid inconvenience.
What happens next
Crews will return Wednesday to fix the hole and finish updating the sidewalk on 25th Street.
Further reading
For more local business and development news, browse Openings & Closings in Ogden.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC 4.
