Tech increases plowing efficiency, advances safety efforts This year, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is installing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology in 100 more of its snowplows around the state to increase the efficiency of plowing operations. This technology allows plows to clear the roads during major storms – including this past Tuesday’s commuter special – […]
UDOT identifies preferred alternative for Kimball Junction
Public input needed on Alternative C, which will expand intersection and increase access for pedestrian and bike users The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) today unveiled the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for potential mobility and safety improvements in Park City near Kimball Junction. The document identifies Alternative C as the preferred alternative for the […]
UDOT finishes placing bridge girders on future Mountain View Corridor interchange
Nightly closures to continue as crews prep the bridge for concrete The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) finished placing bridge girders for the new interchange at 2100 North and Redwood Road in Lehi this weekend. Crews began placing the 180,000 pound girders during a three week-long closure that started on Friday, Feb. 21. Now, crews […]
UDOT crews use ultrasonic testing methods on Salt Lake County bridge
Crews inspect more than 150 Utah bridges per month Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) crews inspected one of Salt Lake’s “Spaghetti Bowl” bridges with ultrasonic testing yesterday. This technology uses a transducer to transmit high frequency sound waves into difficult-to-see parts of a bridge, searching for damage, deterioration or any other factors that may raise […]
Lack of valley snow allows UDOT crews to get more maintenance work done
Crews filled 78 potholes in one night, while other crews clear drains, repair highway signs and complete other work Despite little snow in valleys, Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) maintenance crews are keeping busy this winter. Crews are still out regularly pre-treating the roads to prevent ice, and plowing in the canyons where there is […]
UDOT celebrates one year of West Davis Highway, completes study for next expansion
One year after officially opening, the West Davis Highway (SR-177) is improving travel on I-15 in Davis County and on local roads for drivers. Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) engineers have observed about 28,000 vehicles per day use the new 16-mile, four-lane divided highway. “That’s 28,000 vehicles that are also not on I-15,” UDOT Project […]
UDOT receives $9.6 million federal grant for wildlife safety
Funds will restore vital corridors and habitats, reduce collisions The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has been awarded a $9.6 million federal grant to make wildlife safety improvements along US-40 in Wasatch and Duchesne counties. The project will add 23 miles of wildlife fencing along US-40, retrofit three existing wildlife underpasses and add one new […]
UDOT launches communications program for Wasatch Back
Travel updates begin on Jan. 22 The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is bringing increased communication to drivers traveling in Parleys Canyon and the Park City area. UDOT Wasatch Back will provide real-time updates and driver education on social media (@udotwasatchback on Instagram, Facebook, and X) and a website, wasatchback.udot.utah.gov. This is an extension of the Roads to Recreation […]
UDOT announces end-of-year construction totals and milestones
Crews have built new highways, trails and interchanges The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) completed 138 projects statewide during 2024, with a total value of approximately $1 billion. In 2024, UDOT undertook major improvements to Utah’s transportation network, including bridge repairs, new highways and interchanges, enhanced safety features, and expanded multi-use trails that connect existing […]
UDOT and DPS release preliminary 2024 statewide traffic fatality numbers
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) today released preliminary traffic fatality data for the 2024 calendar year. Preliminary reports show there were 281 lives lost on Utah roads from Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2024. There were 279 fatalities on Utah roads in 2023. “By reviewing these numbers […]