Environmental

UDOT announces next Deputy Director of Planning and Investment

Posted on: May 3rd, 2023

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, […]

Little Cottonwood Canyon Final EIS Supplemental Information Reports Comment Period

Posted on: March 23rd, 2023

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 […]

UDOT Begins Environmental Study for Kimball Junction Area

Posted on: January 4th, 2023

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

Posted on: November 10th, 2022

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 […]

Bangerter Hwy. and 2700 W. Public Hearing

Posted on: April 19th, 2022

UDOT is preparing an environmental study to evaluate a potential freeway-style interchange at Bangerter Hwy. and 2700 W. in order to reduce congestion and improve safety. Members of the public are invited to attend a public hearing to review the proposed improvements and are encouraged to provide comments and feedback for consideration. Both an in-person […]

I-15 and 700 South Environmental Assessment in St. George

Posted on: April 18th, 2022

Public encouraged to provide input during a formal 30-day public comment period. UDOT is seeking public input on a potential new interchange at I-15 and 700 South to improve regional mobility in the St. George area. The public is invited to attend a public scoping meeting to share feedback about their transportation needs in this […]

Midvalley Highway Public Scoping Meeting

Posted on: April 11th, 2022

Now that UDOT has constructed Midvalley Highway (State Route 179) to provide a new connection from Interstate 80 to SR-138, we’re conducting an Environmental Assessment to develop potential alternatives and determine the best alignment to connect Midvalley Highway from SR-138 to SR-36. The study team hosted Public Scoping Meetings on April 13 and 14 to […]

Study of I-15 from Farmington to Salt Lake City Launches

Posted on: April 7th, 2022

Members of the public encouraged to share input from April 11 through May 13 UDOT has launched an environmental study along I-15 between 400 South in Salt Lake City and the US-89 interchange in Farmington. The purpose of this study is to determine how to best address population growth and the future transportation needs in […]

UDOT Held Public Meetings on Environmental Study About Potential Improvements to 1600 North in Orem

Posted on: November 4th, 2021

Public encouraged to provide feedback UDOT invited residents, businesses, and commuters, who live near or use 1600 North (State Route 241) in Orem and Lindon, to attend a series of public meetings as part of an environmental study evaluating improvements to the roadway between 1200 West and State Street.  These meetings were held according to […]

Heber Valley Corridor Alternative Concepts

Posted on: October 4th, 2021

UDOT is conducting an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate potential transportation solutions to improve mobility through the Heber Valley and the operation of U.S. 40. UDOT has identified 13 alternative concepts that are under consideration in the EIS. Alternative concepts were developed using information from previous studies, public comments and traffic analysis conducted by the […]