New bridge over Bangerter Highway near 9800 South now open to the public Jacob Chesley received an unexpected early Christmas gift when the new pedestrian bridge over Bangerter Highway in South Jordan opened Saturday, which is a common path he and his uncle, Kurt, use when they go for walks. The 38-year-old, who lives with […]
UDOT to close 9800 South at Bangerter Highway in South Jordan
Crews will halt east-west travel to convert intersection into interchange The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will close east and westbound travel at 9800 South and Bangerter Highway in South Jordan this weekend. Lane shifts and closures will begin at 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, and last for 10 months as crews update the intersection […]
UDOT secures $39.6 million from federal congestion relief program
Funds will use adaptive ramp meters to reduce travel times on I-15 The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has secured a $39.6 million federal Congestion Relief Grant to install coordinated adaptive ramp meters (CARM) along southbound I-15 from South Salt Lake to Bluffdale. UDOT will be one of the first in the nation to use […]
UDOT Prepares for Winter with Annual Avalanche Mitigation Equipment Testing in Cottonwood Canyons
New remote avalanche control systems enhance safety and efficiency for avalanche and road operations crews Today the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) avalanche and road crews concluded annual test firing of avalanche mitigation equipment in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons to prepare for the winter season. UDOT tested a variety of equipment today in Little […]
UDOT kicks off environmental study for Big Cottonwood Canyon
State seeking public comment on study, with public meetings planned Nov. 13 and 14 The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has started an environmental study focused on evaluating tolling and enhanced bus service to address winter-time traffic congestion management on state route 190 in Big Cottonwood Canyon as directed by the Utah State Legislature in […]
Families share stories of teens who lost their lives on Utah roads
16th Teen Memoriam honors teens and highlights GDL laws for teens and parents Last year, 38 teenagers were killed on Utah roads. As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the families of some of those teens gathered to share the stories of their loved ones and to encourage others to learn and follow the […]
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 and local communities announce increased traction law enforcement in Cottonwood Canyons this winter
Increased enforcement’s goal is to enhance safety this winter; public encouraged to participate in sticker program To improve road safety in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is working with the communities at the mouth of the canyons to increase traction law enforcement this winter season. This effort is made possible […]
UDOT installs touchless crosswalk buttons at nearly 250 intersections
Streets becoming safer, more accessible for all pedestrians The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is making the pedestrian experience safer and more accessible by installing radar-enabled crosswalk buttons. UDOT is among the first in the nation to implement widespread use of accessible pedestrian signal (APS) technology at crosswalks. APS technology utilizes two kinds of action—movement […]
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 […]