New trail connection in Moab will keep bikers and recreationalists off busy highway Construction is underway on the first project in the Utah Trail Network, a statewide effort to connect communities with a system of paved trails similar to how highways connect cities. The project is the first of more than 20 Utah Trail Network […]
UDOT urges drivers to slow down as construction season ramps up
National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week highlights simple steps to save lives The Utah Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert as construction activity increases statewide during National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. With warmer weather and fewer winter disruptions this year, construction projects across Utah are in full swing, […]
UDOT announces $2.8 billion in new and ongoing 2026 construction
Crews will improve roads and bridges, increase safety and expand travel options statewide SALT LAKE CITY (March 26, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is kicking off another busy construction season across Utah. Today UDOT announced that 176 new construction projects worth $2.8 billion will start this year, with another 57 projects continuing work […]
Utah to lead five-state pilot program testing the future of electric flight
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy selects UDOT to lead federal pilot program to test electric aircraft and help integrate advanced aviation technologies into the national airspace The Utah Department of Transportation today was selected to lead a federal pilot program to test advanced electric aircraft and other emerging aviation technologies in real-world operations. The Federal […]
UDOT finalizes master plan map for Utah Trail Network
Plan outlines 3,100 miles of connected paved trails to connect Utahns Utah Gov. Spencer Cox today announced the completion of the master plan map for the Utah Trail Network. The Utah Department of Transportation designated 2,600 miles of new paved trails and 500 miles of existing trails as part of a visionary system to connect Utahns of […]
Utah approves largest transportation program in state history
The following is a message from UDOT Executive Director Carlos Braceras: We are investing in helping Utahns get where they need to go now more than ever. Today I signed the largest transportation program in state history (totaling more than $14.3 billion over the next six years). This money will be used to build and improve our […]
UDOT announces next Director of Program Development
Tiffany Pocock will serve as UDOT’s new Director of Program Development starting Aug. 7. Pocock will succeed Ben Huott, who was recently promoted as the Deputy Director of Planning and Investment. Pocock joined UDOT in 2017, and since then she has been involved in a diverse range of UDOT efforts including project management of Utah’s […]
Utah takes first step toward electrified future
Today the Utah Electrification of Transportation Infrastructure Steering Committee met for the first time. The group is tasked with guiding Utah to an electric future, with infrastructure that is both sustainable and economical. “We’re at a tipping point for electrification of transportation,” said UDOT Executive Director Carlos Braceras, who chairs the committee. “Our mission here […]
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 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 […]