Project will reuse 90% of on-site material, save $5 million and reduce emissions The Utah Department of Transportation has begun one of its largest innovative pavement recycling projects on U.S. Route 50 in Millard County. The process, known as cold-in-place (CIR) recycling, grinds up the existing roadway, mixes it with rejuvenating oils and asphalt binder, […]
UDOT, UHP launch Express Lane education and enforcement campaign
Officials remind drivers that the Express Lane is available to everyone with a transponder The Utah Department of Transportation and Utah Highway Patrol launched an Express Lane education and enforcement campaign today focused on helping drivers understand how to legally use the Express Lane and encouraging more Utahns to get an Express Pass transponder. Many […]
UDOT helps to save lives through smart signal technology
New system gives Brigham City emergency vehicles faster, safer trips to critical calls Today, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced a groundbreaking use of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology that is already helping to save lives in Brigham City. UDOT has partnered with Brigham City to equip the city’s ambulances and fire trucks with V2X technology […]
Utah to lead five-state pilot program testing the future of electric flight
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy selects UDOT to lead federal pilot program to test electric aircraft and help integrate advanced aviation technologies into the national airspace The Utah Department of Transportation today was selected to lead a federal pilot program to test advanced electric aircraft and other emerging aviation technologies in real-world operations. The Federal […]
New UDOT innovation identifies freight flat tires before they cause crashes
Utah port of entries use sensors and AI to detect early-on issues The Utah Department of Transportation’s port of entries are using new technology to spot tire problems on freight and transport trucks before they lead to dangerous failures on Utah highways. This technology, called an in-road tire anomaly detector, uses embedded sensors paired with […]
UDOT upgrades data collection method to assess visibility of lane markings
Engineers are studying visibility of lanes,while improving safety and saving tax payer dollars The Utah Department of Transportation is using mobile retroreflective technology to assess the visibility of lane markings on Interstate 15. Instead of relying on crews standing on the highway measuring lane marking visibility, this new technology allows UDOT to do it solely […]
UDOT installing ‘V2X’ technology in 100 more snowplows
Tech increases plowing efficiency, advances safety efforts This year, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is installing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology in 100 more of its snowplows around the state to increase the efficiency of plowing operations. This technology allows plows to clear the roads during major storms – including this past Tuesday’s commuter special – […]
Lack of valley snow allows UDOT crews to get more maintenance work done
Crews filled 78 potholes in one night, while other crews clear drains, repair highway signs and complete other work Despite little snow in valleys, Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) maintenance crews are keeping busy this winter. Crews are still out regularly pre-treating the roads to prevent ice, and plowing in the canyons where there is […]
UDOT expands lane striping efforts
New high visibility lane striping being installed on I-15, I-80, and US-91 in Sardine Canyon this week The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will be busy installing new freeway lane striping designed for high visibility and reflectivity in three different counties over the next week. Crews will be working in Salt Lake, Weber and Box […]
Utah launches new litter cleanup program to ensure we are “Keeping Utah Beautiful”
UDOT’s new program allows volunteers to easily sign up for a one-time cleanup Utah Gov. Spencer Cox today helped launch the new “Keeping Utah Beautiful” volunteer litter program by cleaning up a stretch of SR-201 near Mountain View Corridor. The program, administered by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), makes it easy for the public […]