(VERNAL, UT) As part of the US-191 realigned project, UDOT will reduce the road to a single one-way lane at milepost 365, just north of Red Fleet State Park on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The closure is expected to last about 10 days. This closure will help facilitate work to integrate the new US-191 alignment with the existing road. The road will be reduced for about 0.1 miles. Flaggers will be stationed at the top and bottom of the closure to direct traffic on the first day of the closure, after which traffic will be directed by automated traffic lights. Motorists are advised to stay alert and remain cautious through these areas as heavy equipment enters and exits the work zone. Motorists should plan ahead in anticipation of potential delays.
About the project:
The US-191 Realignment Project is replacing the 2.6 mile switchback portion of the highway located 12 miles north of Vernal with an alignment with fewer turns and standard horizontal curves. The proposed improvements will enhance safety by adding a continuous uphill climbing lane and a southbound passing lane, eliminating the switchbacks and providing standard horizontal curves, optimizing grades to help trucks negotiate curves, installing a runaway truck ramp, and providing standard width shoulders.
For more information about the project, visit udotinput.utah.gov/us191realigned.
Media Contact:
Wyatt Woolley
801-372-4798
wwoolley@utah.gov