Project Description:

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will build a wildlife fence along the outside perimeter of Echo Junction (I-84 and I-80), north of the Echo Reservoir in Summit County, Utah. The project objectives are aimed at reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions. This initiative also aims to protect local wildlife and minimize disruptions to traffic flow during construction.

Image: NB/SB I-80 outside perimeter fencing

 

Latest update: (8/27/24)

Daytime outside lane closure NB I-80; 8/26 - 9/6 (Weekdays only).  Fence installation will continue along the southern section of I-80 along both the  EB and WB directions  through mid-September.

Please stay tuned for additional information as it becomes available.

 

Schedule

live
live
Construction: August 12th, 2024

Work Hours: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Workdays: Monday - Friday

Schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions and material availability.

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planned
Construction End: November 2024

Work duration is approximately 90 calendar days

Contact Information

To contact the public information team with questions or concerns:

Hotline: 801-838-8362

Email: wildlifefencing@utah.gov

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