Delays expected as UDOT begins construction on US-189 near Deer Creek Reservoir

HEBER, Utah (ABC4) — The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is adding two more travel lanes on US-189 near Deer Creek Reservoir.

UDOT shared that the project aims reduce congestion and increase safety for drivers. Once it is finished, US-189 will have two travel lanes in each direction from Provo to Heber City.

“This project is about making Provo Canyon safer and more reliable year-round,” UDOT Project Manager Craig Hancock said. “US-189 is a vital connection for both daily travel and recreation. Thousands of people use this route to reach work, the mountains, or the reservoir, and these improvements will help them get where they’re going more safely and with fewer delays.” • An example of what the new split highway could look like. Courtesy: UDOT

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