Operations

Snow Arsenal – Towplow

Posted on: October 20th, 2012

Tow plows are one way UDOT improves the efficiency of snow removal to keep roads clear during the winter. UDOT has over 500 trucks that are used to plow roads during winter. Several of those trucks are equipped with tow plows. When deployed, tow plows swing from the back to the side of the truck […]

Ports Promote Safety

Posted on: October 12th, 2012

Ports of entry have a critical safety role to play in Utah.

Signal History

Posted on: October 4th, 2012

The story of how modern signal systems were developed starts in Utah.

Controlled Slide

Posted on: August 8th, 2012

UDOT is installing new avalanche control systems that can be activated remotely.

RWIS Update

Posted on: July 31st, 2012

New RWIS system upgrades and stations will help plow crews work more efficiently this winter.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Posted on: June 21st, 2012

The dilemma zone is where drivers realize they have a decision to make.

New Crosswalk

Posted on: April 26th, 2012

A new cross walk with multiple signal phases is now in operation in North Salt Lake.

Managing Nicely

Posted on: January 24th, 2012

Incident Management Teams help keep traffic flowing along the Wasatch Front.

Cable Barrier

Posted on: December 21st, 2011

When installed properly between opposing traffic lanes, cable barrier prevents crossover collisions.

Ped Scramble

Posted on: November 24th, 2011

UDOT traffic engineers take special care to accommodate vehicle and pedestrian traffic generated by special events.