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 […]
UDOT to jumpstart electric vehicle infrastructure with new fast charging stations grants
New sites will double Utah’s electric vehicle fast charging network and make it easier for Utahns in electric vehicles to travel anywhere along Utah’s interstates The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will double Utah’s current fast charging capacity by the end of 2024 with 15 new sites funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) […]
Governor Cox announces next phase of upgrades to lane striping on Utah freeways
Work to replace striping in Utah County wrapping up soon; Salt Lake, Davis, Tooele and Summit to start in September Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced the next phase of the Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) effort to upgrade freeway lane striping along the Wasatch Front with wider markings designed to last longer and be more […]
UDOT announces next Deputy Director of Planning and Investment
Ben Huot will serve as the new Deputy Director of Planning and Investment starting July 15. Huot will succeed Teri Newell, who is retiring after 35 years of service in the transportation field. In this role, Huot will be responsible for statewide transportation planning; project prioritization and programming; coordination with other agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, […]
Keep It Clean, Utah
The Utah Department of Transportation needs Utahns help to curb the dangerous tide of litter on Utah’s roads by securing their loads. Unsecured loads and debris cause 1,800 crashes per year. UDOT crews have seen an increase of litter on Utah’s roads, as time spent cleaning up litter has increased 28% in the last five years. Costs […]
UDOT Traffic App Reaches 1 Million Downloads
The UDOT Traffic smartphone application achieved a significant milestone when it surpassed 1 million downloads. Launched in 2011, UDOT Traffic was one of the first traffic apps created by a state department of transportation. The UDOT Traffic app is a one-stop shop for all the information drivers need to effectively plan their trips, including construction […]