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UDOT begins construction on U.S. Route 6 in Emery County

By etvnews.com · August 19, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah Department of Transportation press release Work begins August 17 on a road improvement project between Woodside and I-70. WOODSIDE – The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is starting construction on approximately 12 miles of U.S. Route 6 in Emery County. The project will place new pavement and complete bridge repairs between Woodside and the I-70 interchange.

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