SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Utah Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced it will begin more than 200 new projects in 2024 - in addition to the multiple projects currently underway on many of the state's most heavily-trafficked highways.
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It was at the construction site of that $466 million expansion where UDOT made Thursday's announcements.
The 209 total new projects will range from repaving rural highways to building freeway-style interchanges and improving pedestrian access. They will require lane closures, detours, and new traffic patterns, and delays are expected to vary from overnight lane restrictions to full road closures with major detours.
"These projects are part of our commitment to helping people get where they want, in the way they want, safely and efficiently," said Lisa Wilson, UDOT deputy director of engineering and operations.
Among UDOT's 2024 to-do list are a $147.5 million interchange in Davis County that connects I-15 with Shepherd Lane, a $116.9 million paving Energy Corridor project that will lay 54 miles of pavement in San Juan County, and the construction of a new $133 million interchange in Utah County.
The department reminds drivers that construction schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.
UDOT PROJECTS UNDERWAY, UPCOMING
Here's what UDOT is working on right now
- I-15 in Nephi; approximate milepost 211 to 230 (Start: 5/4/23, End: 7/1/24)
UDOT is replacing two bridge structures and repairing nine bridge structures on I-15 in Nephi to improve bridge conditions and extend the lifespan of the roadway. - I-84 Adams Ave over I-84 (Start: 5/15/23, End: 9/15/24)
UDOT will be replacing the existing deck of the Adams Avenue bridge over I-84 in Weber County, including replacing the existing bridge deck, miscellaneous structural improvements, and updating the drainage system. - SR 9 State Route 9 & North Fork Road (Start: 8/14/23, End: 8/31/24)
This project will construct a new roundabout, pedestrian underpass, intersection improvements, and a multi-use path to accommodate future growth and development for the East Zion area. - SR 30 SR-30, from SR-23 to 1000 W (Start: 8/20/23, End: 8/20/26)
UDOT has designed improvements that will address traffic congestion and improve safety on SR-30, from SR-23 to 1000 West (SR-252), based on the recently completed Corridor Study. - SR 143 Between Parowan and Brian Head (Start: 10/30/23, End: 6/30/24)
A UDOT road construction contractor is doing flood repair work on an eight-mile segment of State Route 143. This project will repair damage caused by flooding in 2022 and improve drainage for the corridor. - SR 198 at Elk Ridge Drive (Start: 2/5/24, End: 7/31/24)
As part of Utah County's Loafer Mountain Parkway project, Elk Ridge Drive is closed at SR-198. The WB left-turn lane and the eastbound right-turn lane on SR-198 will be closed at the Elk Ridge Drive intersection. - US 89 Provo 300 South from 500 West to University Avenue (Start: 2/14/24, End: 12/31/24)
The project will reconstruct 300 South in Provo by replacing asphalt with concrete pavement, replacing aged underground facilities such as sewer and culinary water, adding new pedestrian/bicycle crosswalks in several locations, and widening the sidewalk on both sides of US-89. - SR 129 Pleasant Grove Boulevard and North County Boulevard (Start: 2/19/24, End: 7/31/24)
The project will be increasing capacity, improving safety, and helping traffic move more efficiently by widening the road, allowing for improved traffic flow. - SR 71 700 East and 9400 South intersection in Sandy (Start: 2/26/24, End: 5/31/24)
To accommodate the 9400 South/700 East intersection improvements project, motorists should expect shoulder closures, intermittent lane closures, and lane shifts Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Business accesses off of 9400 South will be intermittently closed, but business access will always be available from 700 East. - Mountain View Corr SR-85; 2100 N to Porter Rockwell Blvd (Start: 2/28/24, End: 4/30/24)
UDOT is constructing the final four miles of Mountain View Corridor between 2100 North in Lehi and Porter Rockwell Boulevard in Herriman. The project will include a new divided highway with two lanes in each direction, intersection/interchange improvements at 2100 North and at Porter Rockwell Boulevard, bridge structures, wildlife crossings, a multi-use trail, and other improvements. - SR 266 4700 South near Redwood Road (Start: 3/6/24, End: 5/31/24)
The MVX is a 7-mile bus route that connects local destinations and planned developments across Murray, Taylorsville, and West Valley City. Construction is ongoing and is expected to continue through fall of 2026. Area stakeholders can expect canal bridge construction on 4700 South near Redwood Road through May 2024 and utility work on 4700 South through September 2024. - I-15 Utah County (Start: 3/17/24, End: 5/24/24)
This is a moving operation, with rolling lane and on- and off-ramp closures throughout Utah County. UHP will assist traffic. Use alternate routes where possible. - Redwood Rd Redwood Rd. and Dalmore Dr. (Start: 3/31/24, End: 5/5/24)
UDOT has identified a need to enhance safety on Redwood Road (SR-68) and install a raised median at the intersection of Redwood Road and Dalmore Drive. The planned median will allow left turns from wood Road onto Dalmore Drive or into the shopping center but will prohibit left turns from Dalmore Drive or the shopping center onto Redwood Road. - US 91 US-91 between 100 North and Center Street - Smithfield, Utah (Start: 4/1/24, End: 5/3/24)
Crews will return and finish the final work for the Smithfield Main Street Culvert Replacement project. Drivers can expect lane closures on Main Street and turning restrictions at 100 North as well as traffic delays and congestion throughout the corridor. - I-215 W Southbound I-215 between 3500 South and 4700 South (Start: 4/1/24, End: 4/30/25)
UDOT is constructing a new, two-lane frontage road adjacent to southbound I-215 from 4100 South to 4700 South in Taylorsville. Improvements will also include a new east-west road connecting the new frontage road to 2700 West at Bedford Road, retaining walls, a box culvert at North Jordan Canal, improvements to trail connections, and a third westbound 4700 S through-lane at I-215. - SR 132 SR-132 (Start: 4/2/24, End: 10/18/24)
Crews will begin work to add passing lanes on SR-132 between Canyon Hills Golf Course and milepost 38. Motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic directed by flaggers and pilot car operations Mondays - Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect slow traffic and delays of up to 15-20 minutes.
- US 191 US-191 Indian Canyon at MP 280 to 282 (Start: 4/9/24, End: 12/31/24)
Construction activities are underway on the US-191 southbound passing lane between milepost 280 to 282. Traffic is restricted to a single lane of alternating traffic with a flagging operation during work hours and temporary traffic signals after hours for about a mile within the work site. Motorists can expect a delay of up to 15 minutes. - I-15 Green Spring Drive (Exit 10) to Washington Parkway (Exit 13) in Washington, Utah (Start: 3/26/23, End: 4/30/24)
Crews will widen I-15 from Green Spring Drive (Exit 10) to Washington Parkway (Exit 13) in Washington, Utah. This project will include constructing an additional travel lane in each direction as well as creating a new interchange at Main Street (new Exit 11) in Washington City. - Redwood Rd Redwood Road, 9000 South to 6600 South (Start: 4/15/24, End: 7/19/24)
UDOT plans to renew SR-68 (Redwood Road) from 9000 South to 6600 South beginning as early as April 15 and continuing through summer 2024. The project will resurface and repair the pavement to extend the life of the roadway and reconstruct various pedestrian access ramps. - US 6 US-6 Price Canyon at the Utah and Carbon County Line (Start: 4/16/24, End: 5/16/24)
Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, maintenance crews will perform preventative rock scaling to lessen the potential for falling rock in the canyon. Lanes will be shifted to accommodate the work, with occasional flagging operations. - SR 158 Powder Mountain Road Runaway Truck Ramp (Start: 4/16/24, End: 11/15/24)
SR-158 alternating one-way traffic between MP 7 and MP 8 for construction Monday - Friday. Delays of up to 20 minutes are possible. - Redwood Rd Redwood Road over I-80 (Start: 4/16/24, End: 5/15/24)
Nightly lane shifts on Redwood Road over I-80 between 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. UDOT will rehabilitate 19 bridges throughout Salt Lake County over I-80, Bangerter Highway, Redwood Road, and SR-202. - SR 171 SR 171; Intersection of 3300 South and 2000 E (Start: 4/17/24, End: 5/8/24)
The City of Millcreek is installing new irrigation pipe beneath the intersection of 3300 South and 2000 East beginning as early as April 17 and continuing through May 2024. The project is part of a broader improvement of irrigation pipe and roadway along 2000 East. - I-15 Salt Lake Valley (Start: 4/22/24, End: 7/1/24)
Guide signs along I-15 and UT State Route 201 will be replaced. Work will begin April 22 and conclude July 1. - SR 71 12300 South benath I-15 (Start: 4/22/24, End: 4/26/24)
UDOT is performing bridge work on the I-15 bridge over 12300 South in Draper. Work is expected to take place Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26, 2024, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. - US 89 US-89 Arizona Line through Big Water (Start: 4/22/24, End: 9/24/24)
Crews will be removing the top layer of asphalt and adding new asphalt paving for approximately 10 miles from the Arizona State line to the Buck Tank Draw area on US-89. This activity will necessitate a one lane traffic operation in the construction zone. Motorists can expect up to a 15 minute delay while waiting for their lane of traffic to travel through the closure area. - SR 18 Diamond Valley and Dammeron Valley (Start: 4/22/24, End: 6/19/24)
Workers will level select roadway areas and then apply a protective seal coat to extend the life of pavement. - SR 18 Northern St. George (Start: 4/22/24, End: 6/22/24)
This is a privately developed interchange being constructed under State Route 18. - I-15 Exit 6 St George (Start: 4/22/24, End: 4/26/24)
7pm to 7am: I-15 Northbound Collector Lane Closure between Exits 5 & 6. Dixie Drive to Bluff Street. Bridge repair crew will be repairing the Bluff Street overpass girders.
Here are the big projects beginning this year
- Mountain View Corridor: Salt Lake and Utah counties
This project will connect Mountain View Corridor from Porter Rockwell Blvd with 2100 North in Lehi, providing another much-needed transportation option for northwest Utah County and southwest Salt Lake County drivers. It will be the first section of Mountain View Corridor constructed as a freeway with no stoplights. Additional work includes upgrading the intersection at 2100 North to an interchange, updating wildlife fencing, and creating a multi-use trail. The Mountain View Corridor will eventually be a 35-mile freeway from I-80 in Salt Lake County to SR-73 in Utah County. Construction is expected to begin in March 2024 and last through early 2026. - Salt Lake County Bridges: Salt Lake County — $23.2 million
Crews will extend the life of 20 bridges throughout Salt Lake County with several rehabilitation projects. This includes bridges over I-80, Bangerter Highway, Redwood Road, SR-201, and SR-202. Later this summer, crews will demolish the two bridge decks on SR-201 at 3200 West and replace them with new, smoother driving surfaces. Drivers should expect delays of more than 30 minutes on SR-201, as traffic will be detoured off and back on the highway via the 3200 West on- and off-ramps. 3200 West is scheduled to be closed for approximately six months during construction. Construction is expected to start this summer. - I-15 Shepard Lane interchange: Davis County — $147.5 million
Crews will build a new interchange on I-15 at Shepard Lane in Farmington to reduce congestion and improve safety in this area. Not only will it cross over Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and Utah Transit Authority (UTA) tracks to create another connection to local roads, this project will also improve pedestrian and bike connectivity along Park Lane, and the ramps associated with I-15, US-89, and Legacy Parkway (SR-67). Construction is expected to begin in spring 2024 and be completed in 2026. - Energy Corridor: San Juan County — $116.9 million
UDOT will be laying 54 miles of pavement to cover the lengths of both SR-162 and SR-262 in southeastern Utah, including a more in-depth reconstruction of a nine-mile section between Montezuma Creek and Aneth. UDOT partnered with the Navajo Nation to secure a Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Grant to help fund the project. Crews will also replace the McElmo bridge, add rumble strips, widen the shoulders of the road, and replace guardrail, among other improvements. This project will make travel safer, smoother and more convenient for the residents in the area; tourists traveling to Bears Ears, Four Corners, and Hovenweep National Monuments; and workers serving the petroleum extraction industry in the region. Construction is expected to begin this summer. - SR-30: Cache County — $61 million
UDOT will reconstruct SR-30 from SR-23 to 1000 West in Logan to improve traffic flow and enhance safety for drivers. Crews will widen SR-30 to four lanes and increase the shoulder width and add an Advanced Warning System and new lighting to enhance safety at the intersection of SR-30 and SR-23. In addition, a new recreational trail will be constructed along the south side of SR-30, and a sidewalk will be built on the north side. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2024. - I-15 1600 S/2700 interchange — Utah County — $133 million
UDOT is constructing a new interchange on I-15 at 1600 South/2700 North, realigning adjacent frontage roads, and improving 1600 South/2700 North from Main Street in Spanish Fork to State Street (SR-51) in Springville. The project will alleviate congestion on mainline I-15, the 400 South Interchange in Springville and on US-6 in Spanish Fork and improve safety on 1600 South/2700 North for walking, biking and driving. Construction is underway. - 5600 S: Weber County — $361 million
Crews are in the middle of major construction of a new I-15 interchange at 5600 South in Roy that will make it easier to get to and from Hill Air Force Base. The project is also widening 5600 South three to five lanes from I-15 to 3500 West. UDOT will also add new sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, and a new trail system for pedestrians and cyclists. These improvements will help area residents get around more easily, whether they are walking, biking or driving. Construction started in 2023 and is expected to continue through 2026. - I-215 Frontage Road: Salt Lake County — $32 million
UDOT will build a new frontage road next to southbound I-215 from 4100 South to 4700 South in Taylorsville to improve connectivity and keep traffic moving in this area. An east-west road will also be built, connecting the frontage road to 2700 West. As part of the project UDOT will also improve a nearby walking trail. This project is scheduled to begin construction in April. - Bangerter Highway: Salt Lake County $415.3 million
Major construction will ramp up this year as crews build four new freeway-style interchanges with on- and off-ramps at 2700 West, 13400 South, 9800 South, and 4700 South, eliminating stoplights at four more intersections for drivers on Bangerter Highway. 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. - Enhanced Freeway Lane Striping: Salt Lake, Davis, Tooele Utah and Summit counties — $26 million
The Enhanced Freeway Striping project is replacing lane markings on Wasatch Front freeways with new, wider lines designed for high visibility and reflectivity and using contrast striping, which includes a white line followed by a black line (known as a “tiger tail” and helpful for autonomous vehicle sensors and cameras), for the lines in between lanes. Crews will wrap up work in Utah County and start adding new lane striping in Salt Lake, Davis, Tooele and Summit counties this spring. Construction started in 2023 and is expected to continue throughout 2024.
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