Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue June 16, 2020
Newer Technology Helps Build Highway in Hurricane
The final segment of a new highway in southern Utah is on track for completion early next year — despite a number of environmental challenges. The $75 million segment five of the Southern Parkway is an 8-mi....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue April 21, 2020
Granite Construction Overhauls Three Bridges on I-80
Crews in Salt Lake County, Utah are working long hours to complete the Blackrock Reconstructed Project. The $41 million effort involves reconstructing three bridges along I-80 to provide safe and efficient travel for growing communities in Tooele County....
UDOT - Tue April 21, 2020
400 Tons Moves Only 300 Feet
As part of the planned interchange at Bangerter Highway and 10400 South, UDOT partnered with a local business in South Jordan to move their office building to a new location — across the parking lot, a small trip of only 300 ft....
UDOT - Tue April 21, 2020
Top Construction Projects of 2020 Revealed
This month, the Utah Department of Transportation unveiled its Top 10 construction projects for the year and said it is committed to keep such work moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Transportation is vital in providing essential goods and services during these uncertain times," said Carlos Braceras, executive director of UDOT....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Mon March 30, 2020
How UDOT Takes From One Project, Gives to Another
The Utah Department of Transportation has come up with a unique way of saving money and helping out contractors by taking from one project and giving to another. It all started as engineers planned a project to widen U.S....
Associated Press - Mon March 30, 2020
Crews Inspect Bridges, Flood Damage After Earthquake
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A moderate earthquake on March 18 near Salt Lake City temporarily shut down a major air traffic hub, damaged a spire atop a temple and frightened millions of people. There were no reports of injuries....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue February 25, 2020
Kilgore Companies Earns Top Contractor of Year Award
Honesty, teamwork and customer service paid off nicely for one Utah County contractor, earning the company the 2019 Utah Department of Transportation Contractor of the Year award. The award was presented last month to Kilgore Companies Southern Utah Construction Group at the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Utah's annual banquet....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue January 28, 2020
Crews Upgrade Link in One of Fastest-Growing Areas in U.S.
A $22 million highway project will upgrade one of Provo, Utah's oldest highways, tearing out failing asphalt, the original concrete still beneath it and excavating more than a dozen feet to replace utilities....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue January 28, 2020
Bang for the Buck: Bangerter Highway's $180M Facelift
Work is set to begin on a $180 million project to change three intersections on Utah's Bangerter Highway from signalized traffic controls to interchanges. Six projects on the highway have already been completed, including four last summer, at a cost of $222 million....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue November 19, 2019
UDOT Works on U.S. 40/Strawberry Valley Passing Lanes
Deemed one of Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)'s Top 10 Projects for 2019, the $37 million U.S. 40/Strawberry Valley Passing Lanes project will add 5 mi. to an existing westbound passing lane and will repave 18 mi....
