Five general purpose lanes and one Express Lane, plus separate walking and biking paths identified in selected alternative Today, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) released the Final Environmental Impact Statement and the accompanying Record of Decision for the I-15 corridor between Farmington and Salt Lake City. After thorough analysis and public engagement, UDOT believes […]
UDOT focuses on Center Street for a new interchange in Spanish Fork
Latest report shows several concepts were evaluated After a year of study and public feedback, the Utah Department of Transportation announced that an interchange on I-15 at Center Street in Spanish Fork will be advanced for further evaluation in the study being conducted, which UDOT has determined will be an environmental assessment (EA). UDOT evaluated […]
UDOT narrows down options for Kimball Junction area environmental study
Public invited to provide feedback on study’s latest report The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced refinements to the transportation alternatives advancing for further study for the Kimball Junction area in Park City. After evaluating feedback received from previous open houses and comment periods, the Kimball Junction study team has worked to make adjustments and […]
UDOT receives new wildlife underpass grant
Utah among 17 states to receive $110 million to improve road safety by preventing deadly wildlife-vehicle crashes The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has been awarded nearly $5.5 million for the construction of wildlife underpasses near Kanab as part of the US-89 Safety Corridor Project. The funds are a part of $110 million being awarded […]
UDOT releases draft environmental impact statement for I-15 from Farmington to Salt Lake City
Public invited to comment, participate in open houses The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) today released the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for potential improvements to the I-15 corridor between Salt Lake City and Farmington. As part of the DEIS, UDOT identified a preferred alternative to accommodate growth and to help people get where they […]
UDOT evaluates potential changes to I-15 South Cedar Interchange
Public encouraged to sign up for email updates on the environmental document website. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has recently started preparing an environmental document, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), to evaluate potential improvements to the South Cedar Interchange (Exit 57) of I-15 in Cedar City. This process considers current […]
UDOT releases EIS Record of Decision to improve transportation in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Gondola Alternative B with phased implementation of Enhanced Bus Service components identified as the selected alternative Today, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) released the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Little Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The ROD is the final step in the EIS process and selects Gondola Alternative B, with phased […]
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 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, […]