The Utah Department of Transportation recently completed a key environmental study for the next expansion of the West David Highway, formally known as SR-177, with major construction expected to begin in 2026.
[Above photo by Utah DOT]
One year after officially opening, the agency said West Davis Highway is improving travel on I-15 in Davis County and on local roads for drivers – with agency engineers observing that roughly 28,000 vehicles per day use the new 16-mile, four-lane divided highway; traffic volume that is not congesting I-15.
[Editor’s note: A recent Utah DOT video provided an inside look at how the agency’s Incident Management Specialists play a critical role in improving traveler safety while keeping highway traffic moving.]
“As northern Utah continues to grow, this highway is critical in preparing for it,” explained Utah DOT Project Manager Corey Nelson in a statement.
Additionally, to help people travel where they want in the way they want, Utah DOT added nearly 10 miles of new trails and connected existing regional trails as part of this project as well.
The agency also noted that, for many residents, the West Davis Highway’s biggest impact has been the time it saves during their daily commutes as its six new interchanges ease congestion on local roads and improves overall travel times.
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