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 […]
Bangerter Hwy. and 2700 W. Public Hearing
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 […]
Midvalley Highway Public Scoping Meeting
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 […]