Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue May 19, 2020
Ames Moves 1.5 Million Tons of Fill in Tooele County
A project under discussion for 60-odd years will give Tooele County residents three miles of new highway and a much needed connection to I-80. Phase one of the $74.4 million Midvalley Highway (S.R. 179) began last fall, but the project has been on the table since the 1960s....
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Mon May 18, 2020
New Utah Temple Renderings Released
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints revealed that two new temples will be built in Utah in the coming years. The exterior design plans for the Tooele Valley Utah Temple in Erda and Washington County Utah Temple in St....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue April 21, 2020
Granite Construction Overhauls Three Bridges on I-80
Crews in Salt Lake County, Utah are working long hours to complete the Blackrock Reconstructed Project. The $41 million effort involves reconstructing three bridges along I-80 to provide safe and efficient travel for growing communities in Tooele County....
UDOT - Tue April 21, 2020
400 Tons Moves Only 300 Feet
As part of the planned interchange at Bangerter Highway and 10400 South, UDOT partnered with a local business in South Jordan to move their office building to a new location — across the parking lot, a small trip of only 300 ft....
UDOT - Tue April 21, 2020
Top Construction Projects of 2020 Revealed
This month, the Utah Department of Transportation unveiled its Top 10 construction projects for the year and said it is committed to keep such work moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Transportation is vital in providing essential goods and services during these uncertain times," said Carlos Braceras, executive director of UDOT....
Sterling Construction Company Inc. - Mon April 20, 2020
Sterling Construction Gets $26.4 Million for University Place
Sterling Construction Company Inc. recently announced that its subsidiary, Ralph L Wadsworth Construction LLC was selected by the Woodbury Corporation for a Utah structural project totaling $26.4 million....
UAPA - Mon April 20, 2020
Utah Asphalt Pavement Association Picks New President
This year's Utah Asphalt Pavement Association convention was the largest to date in attendance and exhibitor participation. The conference featured more than 1,100 attendees and 85 exhibitors, and along with an exceptional line-up of speakers and educational sessions, the convention delivered something for everyone....
GOMACO - Tue April 07, 2020
Faris Machinery, Wheeler Machinery Named to GOMACO's Top 10 of 2019
GOMACO Corporation recently recognized Faris Machinery of Colorado and Wheeler Machinery Company of Utah as Top Ten Distributors for sales in the 2019 fiscal year. The awards were presented in recognition for outstanding sales and distribution of GOMACO equipment in the United States....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Mon March 30, 2020
How UDOT Takes From One Project, Gives to Another
The Utah Department of Transportation has come up with a unique way of saving money and helping out contractors by taking from one project and giving to another. It all started as engineers planned a project to widen U.S....
Associated Press - Mon March 30, 2020
Crews Inspect Bridges, Flood Damage After Earthquake
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A moderate earthquake on March 18 near Salt Lake City temporarily shut down a major air traffic hub, damaged a spire atop a temple and frightened millions of people. There were no reports of injuries....
