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The Utah Department of Transportation plans to install wildlife fencing and a crossing underpass along a 25-mile stretch of US-40. The project, which stretches from Current Creek to Starvation Reservoir, aims to increase motorist safety and protect local wildlife.
Key takeaways
UDOT will add wildlife fencing along 25 miles of US-40 between Milepost 58 and Milepost 81.
The project includes the construction of a wildlife underpass crossing.
Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2027.
Installation of gates or cattle guards will change access to private and county roads.
The Utah Department of Transportation will add wildlife fencing along approximately 25 miles of US-40 between Milepost 58 by Current Creek and Milepost 81 by Starvation Reservoir. The project is designed to protect wildlife and improve safety for motorists.
In addition to the fencing, the project includes the construction of an underpass crossing for wildlife. Access to county and private roads will change following the installation of a gate or cattle guard.
The project is currently in the design phase. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2027.
