More frequent, dependable bus service and other improvements proposed for Big Cottonwood Canyon The Utah Department of Transportation has published its Environmental Assessment (EA) that evaluates ways to reduce winter traffic congestion on State Route (SR) 190 in Big Cottonwood Canyon. UDOT proposes enhanced bus service, starting with buses running every 10-15 minutes in the winter, […]
Help Identify Potential Trail Routes between Enoch and Cedar City
Community invited to “gear up” for an open house and public comment period. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking your input as it studies potential alignments for a paved multi-use trail from Enoch to Cedar City. The study is part of UDOT’s broader effort to develop the Utah Trail Network, a statewide system […]
UDOT seeking public comment on environmental studies for Summit, Wasatch Counties
Feedback needed for Phoston Spur and Rail Trail Study, U.S. Route 40 Corridor Study PARK CITY (May 29, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on two environmental studies impacting Summit and Wasatch County residents. The public is invited to attend an open house for the Phoston Spur and Rail Trail Study and the […]
UDOT celebrates one year of West Davis Highway, completes study for next expansion
One year after officially opening, the West Davis Highway (SR-177) is improving travel on I-15 in Davis County and on local roads for drivers. Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) engineers have observed about 28,000 vehicles per day use the new 16-mile, four-lane divided highway. “That’s 28,000 vehicles that are also not on I-15,” UDOT Project […]
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 identifies Gondola B as the preferred alternative in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Today the Utah Department of Transportation identified Gondola B as the single preferred alternative developed as part of the Little Cottonwood Canyon Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to improve transportation in the canyon. Gondola B, with phased implementation, best meets the project purpose and need and provides the highest travel reliability for the public. The […]
May is National Bike Month
Join us in biking more during the month of May. The benefits of riding a bike are far-reaching and expand into areas of health, the environment and our overall quality of life. UDOT is elevating awareness and safety for people that ride bikes and walk across the state. You can learn more about the benefits […]
Study of I-15 from Farmington to Salt Lake City Launches
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 […]
Signs Extending National Bike Route Installed
Active Transportation Provides New Economic Opportunity for Rural Utah The description of Utah as the “Crossroads of the West” takes on new meaning with a project contracted through the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). But rather than the gold associated with the meeting of the rails, adventure seekers are now looking for green to be […]
UDOT and UTA seek public input on proposed transit solution at Point of the Mountain
Online public meeting this week as public comment period continues through July 10 SALT LAKE CITY (June 24, 2025) – The Utah Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Utah Transit Authority, invites the public to review and provide feedback on an environmental study at the Point of the Mountain, which identifies light rail as the […]