US-40; Fruitland Passing Lanes

In 2023, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) identified the need to improve safety and extend the U.S. Highway 40 passing lanes near Fruitland, Utah. 

To improve safety, we will widen some sections of US-40 to extend the east and westbound passing lanes between 45000 West and 47000 West.

We will also include intersection improvements by adding left-hand turn lanes, an eastbound right-hand turn lane at 45000 West, right-hand turn lanes in both directions at 46000 West, an eastbound right-hand turn lane at 47000 West, and acceleration lanes for traffic merging onto US-40. 

Simple line map of US-40, 47000 West, 46000 West, and 45000 West. An orange line shows the location of the new eastbound passing lanes near 47000 West and the new westbound passing lanes between 45000 West and approximately 6000 South.

CLICK ON THE MAP TO VIEW LARGER IMAGE

 

What to Expect During Construction

  • Work is will occur Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with weekend work possible.
  • Two lanes in each direction will be maintained when possible but drivers should anticipate lane shifting, lane closures, and one-way flagging with a pilot car.
  • A 12 foot wide lane will be maintained for large vehicle traffic.
  • Reduced speed limit of 55 mph through the work area

Schedule

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Design and Environmental: Spring - Winter 2024

The design and environmental phase of the project commenced in March 2023 and is now complete. UDOT identified ways to improve safety in the area and extend the passing lanes along U.S. 40.

Any right-of-way coordination also occurred during this phase.

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Construction: July 2025 - Early 2026

Construction is scheduled to begin mid-July 2025 with a pause in construction over the winter months.

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Anticipated Project Completion: Early 2026

Construction is scheduled to be complete in early 2026.

Contact Information

Please contact the public information team with questions or concerns:

Hotline: 435-352-6068

Email: us40fruitland@utah.gov

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