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Redwood Road Safety Project to Improve Turn Lane and Road Surface

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Redwood Road Safety Project to Improve Turn Lane and Road Surface
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Improvements to Redwood Road (SR-68) between Pony Express Parkway and Pioneer Crossing include a new right turn lane and road repairs. The project is anticipated to be completed in early Fall of 2026.

Key takeaways

  • Redwood Road (SR-68) improvements include a new right turn lane onto Pony Express Parkway.
  • Work involves applying micro-surface asphalt and installing stormwater pipe.
  • Construction was scheduled to begin the week of August 24, 2026.
  • Project completion is anticipated for early Fall of 2026.

Improvements are being made to Redwood Road (SR-68) as part of a safety project. The work includes an improved right turn lane onto Pony Express Parkway.

According to project details, construction activities involve lengthening and widening the southbound Redwood Road right turn lane. The project also includes applying a thin layer of asphalt, known as micro-surface, from just south of Pony Express Parkway to just south of Pioneer Crossing.

Additional work involves repairing two damaged road sections with new asphalt and installing an additional stormwater pipe.

Work was scheduled to begin the week of Monday, August 24, 2026. Daytime hours for construction were scheduled for Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with possible weekend work. Nighttime hours were scheduled from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sunday evening through Saturday morning.

The project schedule is subject to change due to weather, materials availability, or other unforeseen issues. Completion is anticipated for early Fall of 2026.

For questions or concerns, the public can contact the public information team via hotline at 888-704-4301 or by emailing redwoodroadturnlane@utah.gov. To receive weekly construction updates, individuals may email the team with "Weekly Updates" in the subject line.

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