http://www.deseretnews.com/home/ UDOT en-us Copyright 2013, Deseret News Publishing Company Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:01 MDT Sun, 19 May 2013 20:32:57 MDT Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579610/Critics-push-for-alternative-to-West-Davis-highway.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579610/Critics-push-for-alternative-to-West-Davis-highway.html Multiple groups came together Tuesday outside Syracuse Arts Academy to detail their opposition to the West Davis highway... Tue, 07 May 2013 16:31:28 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579525/Deputy-director-promoted-to-new-UDOT-chief.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579525/Deputy-director-promoted-to-new-UDOT-chief.html Gov. Gary Herbert named Carlos Braceras the executive director of the Utah Department of Transportation. The appointment... Mon, 06 May 2013 13:57:55 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579524/Truck-slams-into-I-215-bridge.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579524/Truck-slams-into-I-215-bridge.html A semi entering I-215 slammed into an overhead bridge, causing relatively minor damage to the bridge but totaling the truck. Mon, 06 May 2013 12:55:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579310/Timpanogos-Highway-facing-summer-of-construction.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579310/Timpanogos-Highway-facing-summer-of-construction.html Utah County drivers will have to put up with more construction on the beleaguered overhaul of the Timpanogos Highway. Wed, 01 May 2013 18:35:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579278/Tooele-man-killed-in-crash-on-I-80-with-UDOT-vehicle.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579278/Tooele-man-killed-in-crash-on-I-80-with-UDOT-vehicle.html A Tooele man was killed Wednesday after crashing into a UDOT vehicle on I-80. Wed, 01 May 2013 11:55:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579079/Sinkhole-closes-Taylorsville-road-through-weekend.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579079/Sinkhole-closes-Taylorsville-road-through-weekend.html A sinkhole reaching 20 feet deep has closed lanes through a busy Taylorsville intersection, likely to last through the weekend. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:12:49 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578879/UDOT-announces-top-10-road-projects-for-2013.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578879/UDOT-announces-top-10-road-projects-for-2013.html With summer driving season approaching, the Utah Department of Transportation has announced its top 10 road construction... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:38:30 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578829/Voice-to-text-while-driving-just-as-dangerous-as-texting-study-finds.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578829/Voice-to-text-while-driving-just-as-dangerous-as-texting-study-finds.html Using voice-to-text technology may have drivers thinking it’s safer than manual texting, but a new study shows... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:15:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578268/Experts-Avalanche-that-killed-forecaster-could-have-happened-to-any-of-us.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578268/Experts-Avalanche-that-killed-forecaster-could-have-happened-to-any-of-us.html The snowslide that claimed the life of Utah Department of Transportation avalanche forecaster Craig Patterson "could have... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:52:41 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578105/Avalanche-expert-who-died-in-slide-was-focused-on-safety-co-workers-say.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578105/Avalanche-expert-who-died-in-slide-was-focused-on-safety-co-workers-say.html Craig Patterson, an avalanche forecaster and veteran outdoorsman who died in an avalanche Thursday, worked to keep others safe. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:35:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578090/UDOT-employee-killed-in-avalanche.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578090/UDOT-employee-killed-in-avalanche.html A Utah Department of Transportation employee was killed Thursday when he was caught in an avalanche. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:29:59 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577317/Copper-thieves-pull-60000-in-copper-wire-from-I-15.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577317/Copper-thieves-pull-60000-in-copper-wire-from-I-15.html The Utah Department of Transportation is missing approximately 35,000 feet of copper wire along I-15. Eleven junction boxes... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:40:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577013/UDOT-immune-from-wrongful-death-suit-in-2011-road-collapse-judge-rules.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577013/UDOT-immune-from-wrongful-death-suit-in-2011-road-collapse-judge-rules.html A judge ruled Thursday that UDOT cannot be sued for a July 2011 road collapse in Duchesne County that led to the death of a... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:49:37 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576934/Three-way-land-deal-a-win-for-wildlife-school-children-commuters.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576934/Three-way-land-deal-a-win-for-wildlife-school-children-commuters.html A three-way land exchange in the works for nearly 30 years has been finally stamped "done," and Utah's wildlife,... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:05:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765623524/Facing-highway-facts.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765623524/Facing-highway-facts.html Transportation planners along the Wasatch Front are burdened by two simple facts of life. Their territory is a confining... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574310/Road-work-sound-wall-construction-slated-on-I-15-in-southern-Utah-County.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574310/Road-work-sound-wall-construction-slated-on-I-15-in-southern-Utah-County.html Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:15:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573997/Residents-brave-the-snow-to-rally-against-freeway-plan-for-Farmington.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573997/Residents-brave-the-snow-to-rally-against-freeway-plan-for-Farmington.html Despite snowfall and 30-degree temperatures, residents of Farmington rallied Saturday to oppose the Glovers Lane option for... Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:25:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573113/UDOT-taking-new-approach-to-prevent-copper-wire-theft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573113/UDOT-taking-new-approach-to-prevent-copper-wire-theft.html Over the past two years, UDOT has spent $450,000 replacing wiring to light poles on major freeways, including I-215, I-80 and... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:57:23 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572705/Salt-Lake-commuters-burn-30-hours-sitting-in-traffic-each-year-report-says.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572705/Salt-Lake-commuters-burn-30-hours-sitting-in-traffic-each-year-report-says.html Salt Lake residents may think their commute is difficult, but compared to Washington or New York, a new congestion report... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 10:49:13 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572473/In-God-We-Trust-license-plate-bill-moving-forward.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572473/In-God-We-Trust-license-plate-bill-moving-forward.html Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:35:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572393/House-committee-supports-use-of-warning-signals-at-deadly-intersections.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572393/House-committee-supports-use-of-warning-signals-at-deadly-intersections.html A House committee Tuesday unanimously supported a resolution urging state transportation officials to install advance signal... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:15:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571855/Trooper-thankful-for-those-who-found-his-severed-hand-wedding-ring.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571855/Trooper-thankful-for-those-who-found-his-severed-hand-wedding-ring.html On Wednesday, Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Chris Dunn thanked the members of the Incident Management Team who found his hand and... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:32:15 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571843/Snowstorm-after-snowstorm-taking-toll-on-snowplows.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571843/Snowstorm-after-snowstorm-taking-toll-on-snowplows.html All the snow that the state has seen over the past few weeks is putting a lot of wear and tear on the snowplows. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:35:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571844/TowPlows-take-on-Utahs-snowy-roads.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571844/TowPlows-take-on-Utahs-snowy-roads.html UDOT is employing the TowPlow to fight against the snowy roads. The TowPlow is equipped with a 26-foot moldboard and either a... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:20:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571765/House-committee-supports-In-God-We-Trust-license-plate-bill.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571765/House-committee-supports-In-God-We-Trust-license-plate-bill.html A bill to create a specialty license plate with the motto “In God We Trust” garnered strong support during its... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:45:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571679/Motorists-urged-to-be-patient-with-plows-during-snowstorms.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571679/Motorists-urged-to-be-patient-with-plows-during-snowstorms.html As the Wasatch Front endured yet another heavy snowstorm Sunday night and Monday morning, state, county and city officials... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:43:10 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570789/Traffic-signs-warning-of-bad-air-less-frequent.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570789/Traffic-signs-warning-of-bad-air-less-frequent.html With another inversion ramping up and no relief expected until at least sometime next week, the worry is that the right... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:23:33 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570415/Number-of-traffic-fatalities-on-Utah-roads-lowest-in-more-than-50-years.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570415/Number-of-traffic-fatalities-on-Utah-roads-lowest-in-more-than-50-years.html The 215 traffic fatalities on Utah roads in 2012 marked the state's lowest total since 1959, transportation officials... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:05:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570000/Zero-fatalities-reported-on-section-of-US-Highway-6-in-2012.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570000/Zero-fatalities-reported-on-section-of-US-Highway-6-in-2012.html U.S. Highway 6, from Spanish Fork to Green River, has a reputation of being one of the deadliest roads in the state. Sat, 05 Jan 2013 09:50:56 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765619445/Zero-fatalities-reported-on-section-of-US-Highway-6-in-2012.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765619445/Zero-fatalities-reported-on-section-of-US-Highway-6-in-2012.html U.S. Highway 6, from Spanish Fork to Green River, has a reputation of being one of the deadliest roads in the state. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:43:03 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765617767/Find-a-good-route-for-West-Davis-Corridor.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765617767/Find-a-good-route-for-West-Davis-Corridor.html As the Utah Department of Transportation considers options for the West Davis Corridor, one of its highest priorities should... Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865568343/Gov-Gary-Herbert-begins-shake-up-of-top-state-leaders.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865568343/Gov-Gary-Herbert-begins-shake-up-of-top-state-leaders.html Four state government leaders will be stepping down as Gov. Gary Herbert shakes up his cabinet prior to his first full term... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:40:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567295/Drivers-UDOT-adjusting-to-new-flex-lanes-in-Taylorsville.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567295/Drivers-UDOT-adjusting-to-new-flex-lanes-in-Taylorsville.html Drivers and the Utah Department of Transportation are adjusting to a new traffic system that debuted earlier this month. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:28:40 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566359/Drivers-urged-to-move-off-freeway-for-minor-crashes.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566359/Drivers-urged-to-move-off-freeway-for-minor-crashes.html Authorities are telling motorists involved in non-injury, minor incidents to move into the highway emergency lane, cautiously... Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:52:31 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566239/Utahs-first-flex-lanes-system-opens-on-5400-South-in-Taylorsville.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566239/Utahs-first-flex-lanes-system-opens-on-5400-South-in-Taylorsville.html Commuters on 5400 South got their first taste of "flexible" driving Wednesday morning as Utah's first flex lanes project... Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:52:45 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566176/New-flex-lanes-open-Wednesday-in-Taylorsville.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566176/New-flex-lanes-open-Wednesday-in-Taylorsville.html Beginning on Wednesday, west side drivers will encounter a new way to travel around the Salt Lake Valley. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:24:42 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565924/Open-road-ahead-All-I-15-lanes-in-Utah-County-to-open-Monday.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565924/Open-road-ahead-All-I-15-lanes-in-Utah-County-to-open-Monday.html It may be a little early for Utah County drivers to start singing the full "Hallelujah" chorus, but there could be some... Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:14:03 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565246/UDOT-seeking-input-on-express-lane-extensions-in-Davis-Weber.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565246/UDOT-seeking-input-on-express-lane-extensions-in-Davis-Weber.html Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:44:17 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565046/Winter-like-weather-causes-problems-for-commuters.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565046/Winter-like-weather-causes-problems-for-commuters.html A wet cold front bringing rain, snow and colder temperatures to the Wasatch Front made for a messy commute in some areas. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:58:49 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765611226/Mathesons-bipartisan-work-helps-improve-overall-quality-of-life-for-Utahns.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765611226/Mathesons-bipartisan-work-helps-improve-overall-quality-of-life-for-Utahns.html Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865564323/Fewer-deer-killed-due-to-crossing-structures-DWR-says.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865564323/Fewer-deer-killed-due-to-crossing-structures-DWR-says.html Two wildlife crossing structures have allowed more than 300 deer to cross safely under two busy roads this year, according to... Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:45:36 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865564034/Kaysville-overpass-frustrating-city-officials.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865564034/Kaysville-overpass-frustrating-city-officials.html Kaysville city leaders are threatening legal action if someone doesn't step up and fix a bridge that seems to be buckling at... Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:53:54 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865563792/UDOT-refines-Davis-County-highway-proposal.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865563792/UDOT-refines-Davis-County-highway-proposal.html A controversial proposal to build a roadway parallel to I-15 in Davis County has been refined in an effort to reduce the... Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:04:33 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865563612/Construction-projects-hurting-Kearns-businesses-shop-owners-say.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865563612/Construction-projects-hurting-Kearns-businesses-shop-owners-say.html Construction projects along 5400 South and Bangerter have been going on since March and have hurt businesses in the area,... Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:39:02 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765606649/West-Davis-Corridor-Protecting-our-neighbors-while-paving-the-way-to-the-future.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765606649/West-Davis-Corridor-Protecting-our-neighbors-while-paving-the-way-to-the-future.html How a government deals with private property is a window to the soul of that government. A century ago, Sir Henry Maine wrote... Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865562823/Utah-to-get-first-flex-lanes-in-Taylorsville.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865562823/Utah-to-get-first-flex-lanes-in-Taylorsville.html In an effort to reduce traffic congestion, the Utah Department of Transportation will soon transform that stretch of road... Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:43:03 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865562758/Paving-for-I-15-CORE-Project-causing-major-delays-in-Utah-County.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865562758/Paving-for-I-15-CORE-Project-causing-major-delays-in-Utah-County.html It could be one of the last major disruptions to traffic in Utah County, as crews work to finish the I-15 CORE Project by... Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:28:25 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865562731/More-80-mph-zones-coming-to-Utah-freeways.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865562731/More-80-mph-zones-coming-to-Utah-freeways.html The speed limit could zoom up to 80 mph on more sections of Utah freeways at least temporarily under a proposal that's... Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:25:31 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865562315/Legacy-Parkway-frontage-road-dispute-sent-back-to-lower-court.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865562315/Legacy-Parkway-frontage-road-dispute-sent-back-to-lower-court.html The Utah Court of Appeals has sent a decision regarding the development of a frontage road near the Legacy Parkway back to a... Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:30:26 MDT