Work also includes bridge replacement and new bike lanes and sidewalks to benefit pedestrians, cyclists and drivers The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced today that construction to widen 9000 South between Redwood Road in West Jordan and 700 West in Sandy is scheduled to begin in early July. The project will build an extra […]
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 major projects for 2023 and reminds drivers to be safe in work zones as highway construction ramps up
With 217 construction projects around the state this year, UDOT urges drivers to stay alert and use caution in work zones As the weather warms up, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is ramping up construction on highway projects across the state, and asking Utahns to be careful while driving through work zones. In 2023, […]
Little Cottonwood Canyon Final EIS Supplemental Information Reports Comment Period
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 Announces Year-end Construction Totals for 2022
Work continues to build, maintain transportation system to help Utahns get where they want to go The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) completed 129 projects statewide during 2022, with a total value of approximately $1.08 billion. Utah is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, and UDOT is continually working to meet current and […]
UDOT Begins Environmental Study for Kimball Junction Area
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
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 […]
UDOT and Bluffdale to open Porter Rockwell Boulevard Bridge
The new Porter Rockwell bridge is now complete and will open to traffic August 26, in time for the evening commute. With the bridge in place, Porter Rockwell Boulevard now connects Mountain View Corridor to I-15, and congestion on I-15, Redwood Road, and Bangerter Highway is expected to decrease. The completed Porter Rockwell Boulevard provides […]
Three new Bangerter Highway interchanges now complete
The Utah Department of Transportation has completed construction of three new freeway-style interchanges at 6200 South in Taylorsville/West Jordan, 10400 South in South Jordan and 12600 South in Riverton. The projects included removing all stoplights and separating Bangerter Highway from the local cross streets, improving traffic flow and safety for drivers in western Salt Lake […]