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By Myrna Trauntvein A pipe arch culvert crossing will be used in an I-15 project west of Levan this year as part of a bridge work project. Brent Schvaneveldt, Region 3 Program Manager with Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), and Lynn Ingram, Juab County Road Superintendent, met with county commissioners to discuss the upcoming project. Schvaneveldt presented an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) for commissioners to sign. Coming in 2026, UDOT will repair ten bridges at five locations along I-15 by either replacing or rehabilitating the bridge decks. In addition to the bridge deck work, the project may include leveling the approaches and bringing barriers up to current standards. “The new design features a 16-foot wide and approximately 13-foot high clearance,” said Schvaneveldt. “It will have concrete footings.” He said that it was similar to the current clearance and, therefore, should not impact existing traffic. “The contractors consulted with local property owners to refine the design,” he said. “The project is planned to improve traffic flow and reduce construction complexity.” The culvert will be installed under the Hall Loop Road bridge and bypass roads located along the inside of various bridges will be constructed through early Spring 2026. From March through Fall 2026, UDOT will encourage the use of SR-78 (Exit 207) and Exit 222 (SR-28) as a full bypass alternates during peak traffic periods. “The plans are to begin work in March or April, whenever the weather will permit,” he said. “It is a good plan,” said Ingram. “Ranchers will still be able to get heavy equipment through.” Schvaneveldt said that this design was much better for traffic movement and he was hoping that the same design could be used in future bridge repair projects in the state in the future. He said they hoped to use the arches again. Those are temporary and will be installed and then removed and moved. “It is much better for traffic movement,” he said. “It is designed for high speeds.” Ingram said that Joe Hall’s crossing would be permanent which was a good thing. “Lynn, do you have any concerns?” asked Painter. “I am just glad we were able to work together and keep communications open,” said Ingram. “Having an MOU helps.” Painter made the motion to approve the MOU with UDOT for the bridge repair and Marty Palmer, commissioner, seconded it. All voted in favor.
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