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 end-of-year construction totals and milestones
Crews have built new highways, trails and interchanges The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) completed 138 projects statewide during 2024, with a total value of approximately $1 billion. In 2024, UDOT undertook major improvements to Utah’s transportation network, including bridge repairs, new highways and interchanges, enhanced safety features, and expanded multi-use trails that connect existing […]
UDOT advises motorists to plan for closures in Salt Lake, Weber Counties
Several projects to impact I-15, I-215 and Ogden’s 12th Street The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is encouraging drivers to consider several upcoming construction projects when planning their travel routes over the next several days: Salt Lake County Weber County Construction schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. For the latest information on traffic restrictions […]
UDOT Releases Final EIS and Record of Decision for I-15 corridor from Farmington to Salt Lake City
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 to close northbound I-15 near Roy and Riverdale for one night
Concrete nightwork to occur on Friday, October 11 The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) urges drivers to plan ahead for a full closure of northbound I-15 near the Roy and Riverdale exit this Friday, October 11, for nighttime bridge work for a new freeway interchange. When complete, the new I-15 interchange at 5600 South in […]
UDOT to repave Legacy Parkway this summer
Highway to be restricted to one lane in each direction during nightly construction The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will start repaving Legacy Parkway, Monday, June 10. The highway will be reduced to one lane in each direction every night through the summer from 500 South in Bountiful to the I-15 ramps in Farmington to […]
Construction to ramp up in Utah as UDOT announces 2024 constructions projects
UDOT crews are widening roads, maintaining bridges and repaving existing highways around the state With temperatures starting to rise, construction on Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) projects are starting to ramp up. UDOT will be working on 209 projects this year, with a value of $2.74 billion over the life of the projects. Drivers are […]
All lanes of new West Davis Highway now open
Utah’s biggest highway project will reduce delays by 30 percent and improve access to and from western Davis County The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) celebrated the opening of all lanes on the new 16-mile West Davis Highway with a community fun run/walk/bike event today. More than 2,500 people joined elected officials and UDOT representatives […]
UDOT announces 2023 year-end construction totals
New highways, trails are a part of UDOT’s continuous work in helping Utahns get to where they need to go The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) completed 131 projects statewide during 2023, with a total value of approximately $1.1 billion. UDOT is continually working to meet current and future transportation needs while extending the life […]
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 […]