Crews work around the clock, brave high avalanche danger during snowiest winter in 70 years The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has closed the Cottonwood Canyons – SR-190 and SR-210 – more than 30 times this winter to keep residents and visitors safe from avalanche danger. More than 66 feet of snow has fallen so […]
Little Cottonwood Canyon Final EIS Supplemental Information Reports Comment Period
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Little Cottonwood Canyon in August of 2022 and held a public comment period, with the project team receiving over 13,000 comments. As a result of the comments received, the project team determined additional analysis was warranted regarding the impacts of the […]
Crossing guard mom dresses as giant traffic cone to be seen in school zone
Husband takes to social media after wife’s near miss, pleads with drivers to pay attention Two full-time moms and part-time crossing guards are urging drivers to pay attention in school zones after several near-misses while on duty at Gearld L Wright Elementary School in West Valley. With too many drivers distracted and acting aggressively and […]
Zero Fatalities provides tips to stay safe with daylight saving time change
Travelers are encouraged to stay alert and be seen on Utah roads With daylight saving resuming this Sunday, Zero Fatalities is reminding Utahns of the traveling risks associated with the time change and providing tips on how to stay safe. Daylight saving in March introduces two travel risks: (1) poor visibility due to less light […]
UDOT helps keep traffic signals clear of snow with new “heat tape”
Custom design, which is a first for any DOT nationwide, melts snow on traffic signals during winter weather The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has begun installing new heat tape devices on traffic signals statewide to help drivers see them clearly during heavy snowfall. The heat tape, which sits on the underside of the hood/visor […]
UDOT to begin construction of next phase to extend Vineyard Connector
Clearing and prep work anticipated to begin as early as Feb. 13 The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announces the next phase of road construction to extend the Vineyard Connector will get underway as early as Monday, February 13. The road is a key corridor for Vineyard City and currently ends at the city’s Main […]
UDOT Announces Year-end Construction Totals for 2022
Work continues to build, maintain transportation system to help Utahns get where they want to go The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) completed 129 projects statewide during 2022, with a total value of approximately $1.08 billion. Utah is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, and UDOT is continually working to meet current and […]
UDOT and DPS release 2022 traffic fatality numbers
Agencies urge Utahns to resolve to drive safer this year The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) released preliminary traffic fatality data for the 2022 calendar year earlier today. Preliminary reports show there were 320 lives lost on Utah roads from Jan. 1, 2022 through Dec. 31, 2022. That is […]
UDOT Begins Environmental Study for Kimball Junction Area
Public encouraged to submit comments now through January 27, 2023 The Utah Department of Transportation is conducting an environmental study in the Kimball Junction area and is seeking public input on the scope of the project. UDOT is asking for input on the proposed alternatives, purpose and need of the project, alternative screening criteria, potential […]
UDOT releases transportation alternatives for I-15 from Farmington to Salt Lake City
Public invited to submit comments, participate in open houses as part of I-15 environmental process for I-15 Farmington to Salt Lake City EIS UDOT has identified transportation alternatives for I-15 between Farmington and Salt Lake City as part of the I-15 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). UDOT invites the public to provide input and formal comments […]