SMALL PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER I-84; U.S.-89 TO SR-167 PROJECT START: July 2024 PROJECT COMPLETION: August 2024 OWNER: Utah Department of Transportation, Region 1 GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Geneva Rock Products Inc. Daniel Bird, Project Manager PROJECT VALUE: $1,895,000 KEY PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS: Lincoln Port, PE, UDOT Project Manager Steve Niebergall, PE (Sunrise Engineering), UDOT Resident Engineer Joe Gertge, GRP Foreman Brian Lunda, GRP Superintendent PROJECT OVERVIEW The I-84; U.S.-89 to SR-167 Highway Improvement Project stands as a critical enhancement to the safety and functionality of one of Utah’s more dangerous freeway corridors. This $1.89 million project, commissioned by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), Region 1, involved the resurfacing of 225,000 square yards of Bonded Wearing Course Type B; 38,000 square yards of variable-depth milling; the installation of new, high-visibility striping; and project signage. Despite facing the challenges of high traffic volumes, dangerous blind curves and minimal shoulders constrained by concrete barriers, the project was completed two weeks ahead of schedule with superior craftsmanship and attention to safety. SAFETY The freeway featured sharp turning radiuses, high-speed cars and commercial freight carriers, and limited shoulders — making it particularly hazardous for drivers and construction workers alike. The project introduced contrasting epoxy pavement markings and high-visibility pavement marking tape on the newly paved Bonded Wearing Course (BWC), ensuring improved visibility during night driving and in adverse weather conditions. Moreover, the 1-inch BWC surface provides superior skid resistance, further enhancing safety, particularly along the blind curves where loss of vehicle control is a higher risk. Where previously the pavement markings were not visible during inclement weather, the project’s focus on installing long-lasting reflective epoxy pavement markings has greatly improved lane delineation, guiding drivers safely through challenging sections of the freeway. 22
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