US-89 | Thistle Drainage Repairs | Maintenance
US-89 | Thistle Drainage Repairs | Maintenance
UDOT has completed flood mitigation measures in the Thistle region along Soldier and Thistle Creek adjacent to US-89.
This project was completed on in April 2025.
For questions or more information, contact UDOT's Region 3 office at 801-227-8000 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Project Description
Flood Control Measures - The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has completed a project to address flood damage from Spring 2023 and past years in the Thistle Creek and Soldier Creek areas. This involved removing loose sediment deposited during the flooding and using it to construct an earthen barrier (or berm) between US-89 and the creeks to help prevent future flooding of the highway. A waterproof liner has been placed inside the berm to ensure it remains watertight. Additionally, UDOT has reinforced the berm and the creek banks using a combination of natural materials (soft armoring) and stronger, more durable materials (hard armoring) to protect against future erosion and floods.
Berm installed adjacent to Solider Creek 12/17/24
Thistle Creek after dredging and embankment rebuild 11/20/24