Truckers driving over the Interstate 15 freight corridor in Utah may not realize lane closures were minimized to several hours instead of days when a new 550-ton bridge slid into place using dish soap, hydraulic jacks and technical skill.
August 1, 2022Utah
Government, Technology, Safety 
Nighttime work on the sliding bridge project on Interstate 15 in Cedar City, Utah. (Utah Department of Transportation)
Bridge Slide in Utah Involved Technical Savvy — and Dish Soap
Nighttime work on the sliding bridge project on Interstate 15 in Cedar City, Utah. (Utah Department of Transportation) Government, Safety 
West Davis is a new 16-mile, four-lane divided highway project currently planned to be constructed in western Davis County. (udot.utah.gov)
Utah DOT Begins Construction of New Highway
West Davis is a new 16-mile, four-lane divided highway project currently planned to be constructed in western Davis County. (udot.utah.gov)The Utah Department of Transportation has started work on a project to construct a new highway.
June 4, 2021 Government, Business, Safety 
A look at snowy Interstate 15 in southern Utah. The state's roads earned a B+ on the report card. (Willowpix)
ASCE Gives Utah C+ on Infrastructure Report Card
A look at snowy Interstate 15 in southern Utah. The state's roads earned a B+ on the report card. (Willowpix)Utah earned a C+ on its most recent infrastructure report card, according to preliminary findings from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
December 17, 2020 Government, Business, Safety 
The ramp. (Screenshot via Utah DOT)
Utah DOT Opens Runaway Truck Ramp
The ramp. (Screenshot via Utah DOT) The Utah Department of Transportation unveiled a newly constructed truck escape system that is meant to serve commercial motor vehicle operators navigating a challenging intersection.
October 9, 2020 Government, Business, Technology, Safety 
Interstates 15 and 80 near Salt Lake City. (Getty Images)
Truckers Exempt From Utah Traveler Declaration Form
Interstates 15 and 80 near Salt Lake City. (Getty Images)Truck drivers and other travelers representing certain industries have been exempted from Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s recent executive order requiring people entering the state to complete a travel declaration form.
April 13, 2020 Business, Fuel 
The TravelCenters of America in Meridian, Miss. (Gregg Sloan/Flickr)
TA Adds Location in Utah
The TravelCenters of America in Meridian, Miss. (Gregg Sloan/Flickr)TravelCenters of America Inc. plans to add a location in Salina, Utah, through a franchise agreement.
September 11, 2019 Government, Technology 
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FHWA Audits Utah DOT National Environmental Policy Act Compliance
Utah highway by Getty ImagesConsistent communication between managers and staff members could benefit the Utah Department of Transportation as it executes National Environmental Policy Act responsibilities, according to a recent federal audit.
April 17, 2018 Government, Business 
Minnesota DOT's Charles Zelle at TRB in Washington. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
State DOT Leaders Stress Importance of Connections With Freight Movers
Minnesota DOT's Charles Zelle at TRB in Washington. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)WASHINGTON — State departments of transportation could benefit from establishing a rapport with freight movers and companies that need goods to be moved, according to Utah Department of Transportation Director Carlos Braceras.
January 9, 2018 Government 
Traffic on Parley's Summit on Interstate 80 in Utah. (cw9tv via YouTube)
Utah Truck Climbing Lane Will Reduce Congestion, Improve Safety, Drivers Say
Traffic on Parley's Summit on Interstate 80 in Utah. (cw9tv via YouTube)The Federal Highway Administration opened a period of public comment for a truck-climbing lane in Utah, according to a notice published Oct. 6 in the Federal Register.
October 9, 2017 Government
Utah Trucking Group Backs State’s Efforts to Fund Construction Through Fuel-Tax Hike
Legislation that would increase the state’s fuel taxes is expected to reach Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s desk this spring and is seen as a potential boost for freight industries.
March 9, 2015