UDOT Announces New Safety Projects Along US-6 Highway

Widening, median barriers, and intersection upgrades planned for stretch between Spanish Fork and Helper

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has announced two new safety projects for the US-6 highway connecting Spanish Fork and Helper. The projects include widening the highway from two to four lanes, adding a center median barrier, flattening curves, and upgrading the US-6/US-89 intersection to make it free-flowing by lowering US-89 to pass underneath US-6.

Why it matters

These infrastructure improvements are part of UDOT's larger $110 million plan to enhance safety and travel along the US-6 corridor, which has seen a history of serious accidents. The changes aim to reduce the risk of head-on collisions and make it easier for drivers to enter and exit the highway.

The details

The first project will widen US-6 from two to four lanes starting near Sheep Creek Road, add a center median barrier, flatten curves, and improve the intersection. The second project will upgrade the US-6/US-89 intersection by lowering US-89 so it can pass underneath US-6, creating a free-flowing interchange.

  • UDOT announced the new projects in February 2026.

The players

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)

The state transportation agency responsible for maintaining and improving Utah's highway infrastructure.

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What’s next

UDOT plans to begin construction on the US-6 widening and median barrier project in the coming months, with the US-6/US-89 intersection upgrade to follow.

The takeaway

These safety upgrades to US-6 are part of UDOT's broader efforts to enhance travel and reduce accidents along this critical highway corridor connecting communities in central Utah.