roads

The Utah Department of Transportation and the Utah Department of Public Safety work together to keep roads free of debris, but state officials are reminding people to properly secure their loads before driving.

Local leaders want to shore up roads and water infrastructure for Washington County’s future growth. Conservationists worry it could open the door to privatizing Western landscapes.

Gas tax revenues have risen in the last few years, but Utah isn’t waiting for electric vehicles to cut into that. EV drivers here pay additional registration fees and a charging tax to help fund road maintenance.

The proposal drew pushback from Garfield County residents, who valued the historic name for the trail road going through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

The National Park Service is rolling out a plan to reroute oversized vehicles off the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, citing safety and the road’s infrastructure.

While fiscal hawks push for only the bare necessities, others say a balance between current needs and long-term goals is the right approach.

The data gathered through Utah’s year-old Roadkill Reporter app is helping the state better understand migration patterns and keep highways safe.

The project in Zion National Park to rebuild the Kolob Canyons Road illustrates the challenges of maintaining infrastructure across southern Utah, where constant erosion is part of life.

After years of complaints, the goal is to make it so the lines on Utah’s highways are always visible, regardless of the weather or the time of day.

Utah’s recent storms are making for a healthy winter, but a costly headache from road damage.

Utah's share would be millions of dollars over the next five years to fund infrastructure needs.

Besides the mosquitos, Angie Keeton loves everything about living near Legacy Parkway. There’s open green space, birds and other wildlife, and bike paths…