Lt. Gov. Diedre Henderson and Navajo Nation leaders gathered at a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate construction of the Energy Corridor project. With this $152 million project UDOT will be laying 54 miles of pavement to cover the lengths of both SR-162 and SR-262 in southeastern Utah, including a more in-depth reconstruction of a nine-mile section […]
UDOT and DPS concerned after spike in summer traffic fatalities
Zero Fatalities urges everyone to drive safe this Pioneer Day Twelve people died on Utah’s roads last week — the worst one-week total in almost two years, according to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS). This spike in fatalities concerns Utah officials, since the state is in the […]
UDOT to close 4700 South at Bangerter Highway for up to one year
East-west travel at the intersection to close as crews work to build new interchange and remove one more stoplight on the highway The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) urges drivers and pedestrians to plan ahead for a year-long closure of 4700 South at Bangerter Highway on the West Valley City and Taylorsville border. The closure […]
UDOT to install new remote avalanche control systems in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Recreation area closed during construction. New systems will allow for safer and more efficient avalanche mitigation The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will begin installing new remote-controlled avalanche mitigation equipment next week that will enhance safety and improve the efficiency of avalanche mitigation efforts in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Beginning July 8 through October, UDOT will […]
UDOT engineers new asphalt blend that is transforming the paving industry
The long-lasting asphalt HiMod blend will reduce time, costs, and repairs The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has developed a weather-resistant, durable asphalt mix that is transforming the way Utah is repaving roads and reducing paving costs, time, and repairs. In asphalt mixes, crushed rock is mixed with binders that act as a glue. UDOT’s […]
UDOT to “Connect the West” with major federal grant
$20 million grant to allow UDOT to continue innovating new technologies that will save lives and increase mobility Today the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) a $20 million grant to connect the west with vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. This technology uses sensors and wireless connectivity so vehicles can connect […]
UDOT expands lane striping efforts
New high visibility lane striping being installed on I-15, I-80, and US-91 in Sardine Canyon this week The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will be busy installing new freeway lane striping designed for high visibility and reflectivity in three different counties over the next week. Crews will be working in Salt Lake, Weber and Box […]
UDOT to repave Legacy Parkway this summer
Highway to be restricted to one lane in each direction during nightly construction The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will start repaving Legacy Parkway, Monday, June 10. The highway will be reduced to one lane in each direction every night through the summer from 500 South in Bountiful to the I-15 ramps in Farmington to […]
Bride-to-be laying down to secure mattress thrown from truck at 50 mph on day before wedding
Couple shares their story on national Secure Your Load Day A day before their wedding, Alex and Lydia Kessinger attempted to transport a king-size mattress to their new home by having Lydia lie on top of it in the truck bed to prevent it from flying away. While traveling 50 mph on State Street in […]
Man incarcerated for fatal reckless driving crash warns others not to repeat his mistakes
Highway fatalities trending down as Zero Fatalities preps drivers for the 100 Deadliest Days The “100 Deadliest Days” is the time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when road fatalities tend to increase. Warmer weather and ideal road conditions lead to greater complacency behind the wheel, and although Utah road fatalities are currently trending […]