UDOT begins major construction season – here are the projects you should know

Derick Fox
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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Temperatures are beginning to rise across Utah which can only mean one thing: Construction season is starting.

The Utah Department of Transportation said it would be working on 209 projects throughout 2024 with some big changes coming to major highways and interchanges such as I-15 in Farmington, Bangerter Highway through Salt Lake County, and Mountain View Corridor.

“These projects are part of our commitment to helping people get where they want, in the way they want, safely and efficiently,” said UDOT Deputy Director of Engineering and Operations Lisa Wilson. “This includes building new projects to help meet growth demands, maintaining our aging roads and bridges, and building out our transportation network to accommodate drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.”

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Overall, the projects add up to about $2.74 billion to complete. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and stay informed as the projects could bring about some major travel impacts including delays and closures.

Below is a list of some of the bigger projects Utah drivers should be aware of:

Mountain View Corridor

The biggest project and most costly project of the summer will be done to Mountain View Corridor through Salt Lake and Utah counties. UDOT said the work will connect Mountain View Corridor from Porter Rockwell Boulevard with 2100 North in Lehi, providing another travel option for drivers in northwest Utah County and southwest Salt Lake County.

UDOT explained the new road would be the “first section of Mountain View Corridor constructed as a freeway with no stoplights.” Additional work on the project includes upgrading the intersection at 2100 North to an interchange, updating wildlife fencing, and creating a multi-use trail. Construction is expected to begin in March 2024 and is expected to be completed in early 2026.

I-15 and Shepard Lane interchange

UDOT will be building a new interchange on I-15 at Shepard Lane in Farmington starting in spring 2024. The two-year project will aim to reduce congestion in the area and improve safety, according to UDOT.

UDOT said the project will also create another connection for local roads, improving pedestrian and bike connectivity along Park Lane and the ramps for I-15, US-89, and Legacy Parkway.

Bangerter Highway

UDOT will continue it’s work in renovating several intersections along Bangerter Highway through Salt Lake County. The major construction project will ramp up in 2024 with four new freeway-style interchanges, complete with on- and off-ramps, eliminating the need for stoplights.

The intersections affected will be at 2700 West, 13400 South, 9800 South and 4700 South.

To prepare for interchange construction on 4700 S, the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy aqueduct will be relocated. Major construction is already underway and is expected to last through the end of 2025.

SR-30 widening

UDOT will undergo a $61 million project to reconstruct SR-30 between SR-23 and 1000 West in Logan. The plan is to widen SR-30 to four lanes and increase the shoulder width and add an “Advanced Warning System” and new lighting to enhance the safety at the intersection of the two highways.

In addition to the road work, UDOT also plans to add a new recreational trail along the south side of SR-30 and a sidewalk on the north side. Work will be in spring 2024 and UDOT did not provide an estimated completion date.

Enhanced freeway lane striping

Throughout the state, UDOT will be adding the much anticipated “tiger tail” lane markings for Utah’s freeways. The new lane lines are designed to be wider with a white line followed immediately by a black line which adds higher visibility and reflectivity.

Crews will wrap up work in Utah County and then begin adding the new lane striping in Salt Lake, Davis, Tooele and Summit counties this spring. The project started in 2023 and is expected to continue throughout 2024.

Wilson said UDOT has planned its schedule for all its projects to minimize impacts for drivers and residents, but warns there will be delays, changes and restrictions.

All work is dependent on the weather and subject to change. Utahns can stay up-to-date with all UDOT projects by visiting the department’s website. Traffic conditions can always be checked in real-time with UDOT’s traffic map.

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