Construction Notice

April 16, 2024

Project Background

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announces construction of a new truck escape ramp on Powder Mountain Road (SR-158) west of Powder Mountain Resort. This system utilizes a series of cable nets to stop runaway trucks, providing drivers with a safe alternative in the event they lose their brakes while descending the steep canyon.

Construction will begin Monday, April 22, 2024. Due to the narrow canyon roadway, alternating one-way traffic will be in place controlled by flaggers and/or temporary traffic signals. Motorists are advised that delays of up to 20 minutes are possible.

Here's what you can expect once work begins.

• Schedule: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout Fall 2024.

• You will notice crews working along the northwest shoulder between mileposts 7 and 10, removing existing guardrail and starting excavation.

• Alternating one-way traffic controlled with flaggers and temporary traffic signals. Motorists can expect up to 20-minute delays.

• Be alert to slower driving due to limited space; maintain a safe following distance and obey the posted speed limit.

Keep this information in mind to ensure a safe and smooth drive through the construction zone.

Contact the Team

This project has a dedicated Public Involvement Team to answer questions or concerns you may have throughout construction. If you are interested in joining our mailing list to receive weekly construction activity updates, contact our team using the information below:

Project Hotline - 800-292-3557

Email - sr158safetyproject@utah.gov

Project Website: https://publicinput.com/sr158safetyproject

There are several other regional projects taking place this construction season.

For the latest information regarding this and other UDOT construction

projects, download the free UDOT Traffic app on any iPhone or

Android device or visit udottraffic.utah.gov.