Central Utah Fiber | Sevier to Utah Counties | Technology
Central Utah Fiber | Sevier to Utah Counties | Technology
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is expanding the state’s fiber-optic connections by installing regional fiber-optic infrastructure along state highways in Central Utah.
Project Overview
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is expanding the state’s fiber-optic connections by installing regional fiber-optic infrastructure along state highways in Central Utah. Free Wi-Fi hot spots will also be added in Nephi, Levan, and Gunnison. The new infrastructure will improve communications, support emergency services, and help nearby communities expand broadband access.
Funding for this project was acquired through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund.
Construction began June 16, 2025, and will last until the end of 2026.
The project area includes various state highways in Central Utah from Nephi to Salina:
- State Route 28 (SR-28) near Nephi, Levan, and Gunnison
- U.S. Highway 50 (US-50) near Salina
- U.S. Highway 89 (US-89) near Sterling, Gunnison, Centerfield, and Salina
- U.S. Highway 6 (US-6) near Thistle
What to Expect During Construction
- Work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Increased noise, dust, and vibration
- Truck traffic entering and leaving work zones
- Trenches and construction equipment in work zones
- Occasional shoulder and lane closures
Project Map
Project Timeline
Schedule
Work hours: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Workdays: Monday – Friday
Schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions and material availability.
Contact Information
Contact the public information team with questions or concerns:
Hotline: 801-609-9878
Email: centralutahtechnology@utah.gov
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Stay Informed
To receive construction updates, please contact the public information team at the email address above and enter "Email Updates" in the subject line.
Know before you go! Visit udottraffic.utah.gov or download the UDOT Traffic app for up-to-date traffic information.