UDOT News

Speed Limit to go up Along Utah’s Wasatch Front

The Utah Department of Transportation is moving ahead with plans to raise freeway speed limits along the Wasatch Front from 65 mph to 70 mph. UDOT officials say while they’re seeking comment from affected cities and counties, they expect the …

Utah Traffic Fatalities Mark Steady Decline

Safer roads and more traffic enforcement have helped reduce traffic fatalities in Utah to their lowest level in more than 50 years. The Utah Department of Transportation said traffic accidents claimed 215 lives last year, a 12-percent drop over 2011 …

New Snow Fencing Installed On Utah County Highway

The Utah Department of Transportation is testing a new type of snow fencing along in western Utah County. The Daily Herald of Provo reports the agency has installed 2 miles of snow fencing in three areas along State Route 73 …