Community and local elected officials officials celebrated US-89 project in Davis County with walk/roll/run/ride celebration The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) marked the completion of the US-89 highway project with a community celebration Friday, June 30, in Layton. Crews widened the highway from Main Street in Farmington to SR-193 in Layton, installed new pavement, and […]
UDOT to widen, repave 9000 South in Sandy and West Jordan
Work also includes bridge replacement and new bike lanes and sidewalks to benefit pedestrians, cyclists and drivers The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced today that construction to widen 9000 South between Redwood Road in West Jordan and 700 West in Sandy is scheduled to begin in early July. The project will build an extra […]
UDOT Aeronautics Conference helps cutting-edge transportation technologies take off in Utah
Conference fosters collaboration on industry-leading technologies for the state’s future transportation system The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is kicking off its second annual Utah Aeronautics Conference Tuesday, June 20, an event that fosters public- and private-sector collaboration to ensure Utah remains at the forefront of pioneering transportation technologies of the future. Congress released last […]
UDOT urges Utah drivers to learn how to safely share the road with big rigs
Professional semi-truck driver shares experiences from the driver’s seat With more commercial vehicles on Utah’s roads than any other state, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is educating Utahns on safe practices for sharing the roads. UDOT’s new Truck Smart campaign urges drivers to learn how to safely share the road with big rigs. There […]
UDOT seeks public input on proposed Bangerter Highway interchanges
Public review and feedback of the remaining Bangerter interchange designs sought through July 12 The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) invites the public to participate in a hearing later this month for proposed changes to Bangerter Highway between 4100 South in West Valley City and California Avenue in Salt Lake City. Residents, business owners, commuters […]
UDOT and DPS urge motorists to go ‘back to basics’ for summer
Zero Fatalities shares basic road rules reminders ahead of the “100 Deadliest Days” The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) are urging motorists to stay safe on Utah roads with a new Zero Fatalities “Back to Basics” campaign. This new campaign was announced before Memorial Day, a huge travel holiday […]
UDOT has prepared an Alternatives Screening Report for the I-15 EIS
As part of its mission to improve quality of life through transportation, UDOT has initiated an environmental study along the I-15 corridor between Farmington and Salt Lake City to address transportation needs in that area. In the Alternative Development Phase last year, the team identified multiple concepts and alternatives along the I-15 corridor and in […]
UDOT announces next Deputy Director of Planning and Investment
Ben Huot will serve as the new Deputy Director of Planning and Investment starting July 15. Huot will succeed Teri Newell, who is retiring after 35 years of service in the transportation field. In this role, Huot will be responsible for statewide transportation planning; project prioritization and programming; coordination with other agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, […]
UDOT announces major projects for 2023 and reminds drivers to be safe in work zones as highway construction ramps up
With 217 construction projects around the state this year, UDOT urges drivers to stay alert and use caution in work zones As the weather warms up, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is ramping up construction on highway projects across the state, and asking Utahns to be careful while driving through work zones. In 2023, […]
UDOT to begin construction to improve mobility at Pleasant Grove and North County Boulevard
Expect night work, lane restrictions and travel delays through 2023 The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will begin work as early as Monday, April 10, to enhance traffic flow and improve access to I-15 from the Pleasant Grove Boulevard and North County Boulevard intersection in Pleasant Grove. Crews will begin night work at the intersection […]