Project Overview

Multiple fatal and serious injury crashes have occurred on U.S. Route 40 north of Heber City. UDOT is evaluating the placement of median barriers to improve safety between River Road and 1200 North.

The 42-inch-tall concrete barriers would separate traffic traveling in opposite directions, which would reduce the fatal and serious injury crashes that occur when vehicles crossover into oncoming traffic or turn left at unsignalized locations. The barriers would consolidate left turns to specific intersections: University Avenue, Commons Boulevard, and Coyote Canyon Parkway.  

A traffic signal at Coyote Canyon Parkway is scheduled for installation in summer 2025. The intersections at University Avenue and Commons Boulevard are identified in the corridor management plan as locations for future traffic signals. In areas with median barriers, travelers would need to turn right and perform a U-turn at the nearest intersection. 

We are hosting an in-person public meeting on July 17th to provide historic crash data, share information about the safety benefits and operational improvements of the proposed median barriers, and gather input from the community. Visit the "Public Meeting" tab for meeting details.

Project Map

UDOT is proposing the installation of four segments of concrete median barrier on US-40 between River Road and 1200 North with planned breaks at the intersections of University Avenue, Commons Boulevard, and Coyote Canyon Parkway.

Project Timeline

During the summer of 2025, a traffic impact study in the area will be completed and a public meeting will be held in July. Design of the safety improvements and the required environmental study would follow throughout the fall of 2025.