One of the biggest projects to really get underway in 2026 will be the $225 million extension of SR-177 — the West Davis Corridor.

UDOT Region 1 Senior Communication Manager Mitch Shaw told the Standard-Examiner in an email Tuesday that the project’s scope has grown somewhat from its environmental study nearly a decade ago.

“UDOT is currently working on a project to extend SR-177 2.5 miles north to 1800 North in West Point and extend the Emigrant Trail from 1300 North to the Weber County line,” he said. “When the original West Davis environmental study was completed in 2017, it called for one lane in each direction in this area, because that’s what travel models suggested at the time. But with all the growth we’re seeing in Davis County, two lanes in each direction are now needed, which is what we will build with this extension.

“The SR-177 extension project will include an interchange at SR-193 with on and off ramps. Bridges will be built for SR-177 over 300 North, 800 North and 1300 North, and the project will end at an at-grade intersection at 1800 North.”

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He said drivers can expect heavy construction in the area this summer, including “land clearing, earthmoving, and heavy machinery, generally moving through the phases of site preparation, drainage installation, foundation laying, and paving.”

Shaw said some items, such as utility relocations, were carried out last year, but the bulk of construction will commence this summer with the project scheduled to be completed in 2028.

Shaw added that the next major step for the highway — crossing the Davis County border into Weber County — is also being explored, but he warned that it will be some time before there’s any such thing as a West Weber Corridor.

“We are currently conducting a State Environmental Study to evaluate the extension of SR-177 from 1800 North in West Point to about 4000 South in West Haven, in Weber County,” he said. “The study is expected to last through late 2026. This extension is not funded and we do not currently have a construction timeline.”

He noted that the corridor is ultimately the best way to help bring traffic relief to the area.

“By 2050, the number of homes in western Davis and Weber counties will increase by 74%,” he said. “This growth is expected to substantially increase travel delays, even with all other planned projects. SR-177 will help address the growing population and meet future transportation needs.”

While work gets underway on the northern end of SR-177, work continues on the 1800 North intersection with I-15 in Davis County.

“This project is an effort to improve east/west mobility in northern Davis County by adding an interchange at 1800 North and I-15, widening 1800 North to 2000 West, and creating a new area where Hill Air Force Base can create an additional entrance gate in the future,” Shaw said. “The design includes seven lanes from I-15 to 250 West, five lanes from 250 West to 2000 West, and a new bridge over the rail crossing. We are more than a year into construction, with most of the work so far taking place off of I-15, just to the east near Hill Air Force Base.”

He noted that much of the remaining work revolves around the interchange itself and utilities connected to the project.

“Crews are installing new drinking water, storm water, and irrigation water lines for Clinton residents along 1800 North,” he said. “There are still major construction items remaining as well, which includes building the interchange itself, building the railroad bridge, widening 1800, paving, etc.”

Shaw said project benefits include:

• “Meet the current and future traffic demands
• Accommodate and support all modes of transportation
• Provide a safe and efficient traveling experience for commuters of every kind
• In partnership with Sunset and Clinton, make improvements to local infrastructure to reduce disruption to the community”

The project is anticipated to wrap up in November 2027 at a cost of around $385 million.

Anticipated to wind up this year is a set of $361 million improvements to 5600 South in Roy and Riverdale.

“We are in the fourth and final year of the project and it’s on schedule for completion by the end of this year,” Shaw said. “We’re currently installing signals, doing some of the final paving, installing fencing, installing curb and gutter and sidewalk, etc.”

Shaw said benefits of the project include:

• “A new interchange
• Road widening on 5600 South
• Intersection improvements
• A new pedestrian bridge
• Local connectivity, multi-use path
• An extended trail system
• Utility upgrades
• Drainage improvements”

He added this project will make the area much safer.

“This project will reduce congestion and improve safety and mobility on 5600 S and I-15,” he said.