Good Roads Cost Less

Good roads cost less. With 6,000 miles of state-maintained roadways, UDOT takes a fiscally responsible approach. Regular upkeep prevents deterioration and makes our roads and bridges last longer.

 
 Utah spends $180 million annually to preserve $25 billion in roadway infrastructure. UDOT has projected that it needs $27 million more per year to maintain the statewide transportation network to the standards Utahns expect. In addition, for the past seven years, UDOT has worked with $40 million less than needed to maintain state roadways.
 
 As we plan for Utah's future, now is the time to get sustainable funding for road and bridge maintenance in place. Our rural state highways are lifelines for people who live, work and recreate in more remote areas of Utah. Although many of these roadways carry fewer travelers, they are vital to help keep Utah moving in agriculture, business, tourism and recreation as well as preserving a way of life loved by many Utahns. 
 
 As long-term transportation funding strategies are discussed during this year's legislative session, we need to speak to the need for increased maintenance funds across the state. Protecting our infrastructure investments help our taxpayer dollars go further into the future. #DontDelayUT