Ogden, UTAH – According to the state officials, this year, the Utah Department of Transportation has 217 projects scheduled to start or already under construction, with a combined value of $3.2 billion.
This means there will be 217 different work zones across the state where drivers will need to use caution and stay alert to keep themselves and construction crews safe.
Projects scheduled to start or already under construction in 2023 include a brand-new highway, new interchanges, widened freeways and highways, new paths for pedestrians and cyclists, maintenance to keep roads and bridges in good condition, and improved access to a new state park.
The major projects UDOT wants drivers to plan for this year include:
- Bangerter Highway: Salt Lake County – $378.5 million
- 5600 South: Weber County – $238 million
- 9000 South: Salt Lake County – $56.6 million
- West Davis Highway: Davis County – $750 million
- I-15 interchange and widening: Washington City – $73.6 million
- SR-108: Davis County – $71 million
- Redwood Road: Taylorsville – $8.5 million