UDOT’s “good roads” strategy is a budget savvy, holistic approach that also helps road users save money. UDOT maintains thousands of miles of roadway, an investment worth tens of billions of dollars. And while UDOT only has responsibility for 13 percent of all roads in the state, those roads carry a lot of traffic. Using […]
Forecasting for Smarties
Area specific, accurate and timely weather forecasts make UDOT more efficient.
Monumental Award
A history buff who worked with UDOT and others to build a monument to the Lincoln Highway was recently recognized for his efforts. Retired shop teacher Rollin Southwell says he “should have been a historian” because of his interest in the old Lincoln Highway and his admiration for its “flamboyant promoter” Carl Fisher. Rollin was recently presented with an Outstanding Achievement […]
PAINTING OVER GRAFFITI
Graffiti vandals are getting better at defacing structures along state routes but UDOT workers are right on their heels. “Some people don’t even know we have a graffiti problem because we find it and get rid of it so quick,” says Dave Kelley who works at UDOT Station 2445. Workers use a bridge inspection truck […]
It’s UDOT, Not the Freeway Fairy
Have you driven along a familiar stretch of freeway that seemed to become smoother over night? If so, your less-bumpy ride may not be a figment of your imagination. UDOT improves sections of freeway while commuters sleep using new pre-cast concrete panels. Damaged sections of freeway are cut out and replaced by new concrete. The […]