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You’ve heard of elf on the shelf but have you heard of getting out of the left lane?
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Meet Griffin. 👋 He’s clocking out after finishing another 15-hour shift.
We’re incredibly grateful for Griffin and all of our snowplow drivers across the state. The past 24 hours have been a bit crazy, but our crews tackled the snow like true pros.
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LISTEN ZIPPER MERGING ACTUALLY MAKES IT GO FASTER FOR EVERYONE BY ALTERNATING CARS AND USING BOTH LANES TO THE FULLEST IT REDUCES TRAFFIC BY UP TO FORTY PERCENT SO THE PERSON USING THE OTHER LANE ISN’T BEING A JERK ITS ACTUALLY BETTER AND IF EVERYONE FOLLOWED THIS METHOD—
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This picture: *exists*
Our seratonin levels: 📈 📈📈
📍Washington Blvd, Ogden. (U.S. 89)
📷 cred: @sadler_tristan
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A little disappointed the design committee chose not to include the state flower on the new Utah flag. This is what we proposed. Smh.
ALT Graphic of the new Utah state flag with the state flower, a traffic barrel, replacing the beehive in the center.
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“I just don’t think zipper merging works.”
Respectfully, that sounds like a skill issue.
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Send to someone who needs the reminder.👇 Merging lanes immediately slows down traffic for everyone. Period.
ALT With proper execution, the zipper merge can reduce traffic backups by up to 40 percent in areas with lane reductions. So by waiting to merge until the lane closes you’re actually making it faster for everyone. Source: Federal Highway Administration.
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Proof that the perfect picture does, in fact, exist.
📍 S.R. 12 near Bryce Canyon
📸: Brianna Danielle
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Have you ever wondered what a snow day in Utah looks like?
This. This is what it looks like. 😳
📍I-215, 7:28 a.m.
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To the people who block a merging lane so "cheaters" cannot use it up to the merge point, we have a message for you.
We’re sorry to tell you this, but you are not the hero you think you are. 😔
Please use both lanes until the merge point. Pass it on. #ZipperMerge
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For those who are here for the wildlife overpass content, we have footage for you. We call this “babies of the bridge”. 🥹
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⚠️ Travel Advisory ⚠️
We are expecting a fast-moving, intense storm overnight. While we anticipate major snowfall to be wrapped up in most areas by 5 a.m., clean-up efforts will take longer. If you have flexibility, please delay travel for the Friday morning commute.
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For those who are here for the wildlife overpass content, we have new footage for you. This is our newest album, “babies of the bridge.” 🥺 @UtahDWR
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This is Coy. He’s one of the dozens of snowplow operators putting in the work to make the roads safer for you. Please give Coy and the other snowplow operators like him plenty of space to do their job. 📍US-6, 1:17 a.m.
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⚠️ ALL LANES OF NB I-15 ARE NOW OPEN. ⚠️
Last night a tanker crashed and spilled nearly 2,000 gallons of crude oil across NB I-15. It caused major delays. You might be wondering why the freeway was closed for as long as it was. This is why. 👇
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Things we never thought we'd have to say: Dont. 👏🏻 Drive. 👏🏻 Blindfolded. 👏🏻 #BirdBoxChallenge #Seriously
Bird Box Challenge while driving...predictable result. This happened on Monday as a result of the driver covering her eyes while driving on Layton Parkway. Luckily no injuries.
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Eastbound I-80 in SLC is now open. Our crews were able to wrap up some of the work early. Take a peek at what they’ve been doing the last couple days. @slcgov @UDOTTRAFFIC
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It's been a BIG winter for Utah. So far this season, our people have plowed 4,805,828 miles and clocked a total of 120,650 hours. That's enough miles to circle the earth about 193 times. 🤯
And as Utahns know all too well...this season isn't even over yet. 😳
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If you’re in the left lane, and someone comes up behind you… move over. #Messagemonday #DriveAlert
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Not sure who needs to hear this but when it’s raining you need to turn on your headlights. 👀🙏
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Thanks @PostMalone for making Big Cottonwood Canyon famous, just like @OzzyOsbourne … But seriously, check out those beautiful canyon views in the Saint-Tropez music video.
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When we talk about keeping Utahns moving, that includes our furry friends who call Utah home. This wildlife crossing in Parley’s Canyon helps wildlife get to the other side of the canyon, and most importantly creates a safer road for everyone. @UtahDWR
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It took just 3.5 hours to slide a brand new bridge into place (at 1700 East over I-80). That's after a late night of demolishing the old one. UDOT pioneered this method of bridge building (Accelerated Bridge Construction).
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The elk are currently on the north side of I-80 and east of Foothill drive. Please continue to avoid the area while we get the situation under control.
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Tattoo this photo on our forehead and inject it into our veins please and thank you. 🥵
📷 cred: @niazuddin_
📍S.R. 136
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Friendly reminder that we plow state highways and interstates. That typically doesn’t include:
- your neighborhood street
- your cul-de-sac
- your driveway 😉
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With 64 slide paths and almost daily slides, clearing LCC has been easier said than done! Our crews have been working around the clock to clear the roads and keep you safe. Travelers should be prepared for spring avalanche road closures.
🎥: @cworth99 ✂️: @bobbyinblue
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Due to extreme winter weather, UDOT recommends Utahns wait until later in the morning before traveling to work, or work from home if possible.
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This plow is about to make the jump to hyperspace. 📍 US-6, Spanish Fork Canyon, 9:40 p.m.
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Guess what?
Our largest-ever pavement striping project is improving the lane markings on I-15 and other Wasatch Front freeways! Watch this to see how it’s done. @GovCox
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Who knew bridge innovation could involve dish soap? 🫧 That's exactly what we used to move a 5.3M-pound bridge 110 feet! That's about 13 times as heavy as a Boeing 747 airplane 🛫 and one of the longest bridge slides performed in Utah.
🎥: @bobbyinblue @bluecollar_photographer
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Hi folks. Please give this thread a read. It's going to be a longer one.
Let’s talk about wrong-way driving.
In 2023, there have been 19 wrong-way driving crashes with seven fatalities, including the one on I-15 in Orem on Sunday.
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We—
We don’t really have words.
Please don’t do this. Driving isn’t a game.
There’s no reset button.
There’s no do-over.
Please make safe driving choices.
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JUST IN: The sun is out today. We have received reports of sunshine being spotted around the state. Citizens are urged not to panic – we've consulted with experts, and it's confirmed to be a natural occurrence.
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Southern Utah. 😍
That's it. That's the tweet.
📷 @Teddy_auman
📍 SR-313, Dead Horse Point
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We partnered with a local business in South Jordan to move their office building to a new location as part of the planned interchange at Bangerter Hwy & 10400 S. This is the biggest building move in Utah history at 15000 sq ft, 400 tons.
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Did you see @SpencerJCox's @utahjazz safety message this morning? #Takenote and drive safe... Phones down, seat belts on. #MessageMonday
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Today @GovCox and @SecretaryPete announced a new program that provides funds to states to protect infrastructure against extreme weather events. We’re grateful to state and federal leaders for investing in Utah’s infrastructure.
ALT Secretary Buttigieg and Governor Cox outside the Utah State Capitol building announcing the PROTECT program to protect infrastructure against extreme weather.
ALT Secretary Buttigieg and Governor Cox outside the Utah State Capitol building announcing the PROTECT program to protect infrastructure against extreme weather.
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Spoiler alert: it snowed! For most of Utah at least.
We’re out and about making the roads safe for you, but we can’t be everywhere at once. Please remember to slow down, increase your following distance, and give plows space. Safe travels today. 🫡
📍Sardine Canyon
🕥 2:42 p.m
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🚨EMERGENCY TRAFFIC ALERT🚨– Around 40 elk are causing delays on Salt Lake County’s east bench. Expect delays on all roads near the I-215/I-80 interchange (including Foothill Dr., I-215, and I-80) as we help DWR get the elk across the road safely.
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A big thank you to all the snowplow crews who gave up their #Christmas Eve and morning to keep #Utah’s road clear. #snowfighters #MerryChristmas
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It’s so beautiful. 🥹🥲
Our crews have been hard at work today, here they are on I-15 in Farmington this morning.
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Just when you thought snowplow season was over, Mother Nature decided to hail a little surprise. 🌨️
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We are asking you to delay travel tomorrow (3/18) morning if possible. We’re expecting more snow, and the morning commute could be a bit tricky.
Please share to spread the word. 🤝
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Starting Monday, we are installing a Mr. T on the top of every electronic message board to yell at people who aren't wearing seat belts. So buckle up…or else!
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Earlier tonight a driver attempted to pass one of our snowplow operators on SR-73 in Eagle Mountain and caused the snowplow to spin out of control and tip onto its side.
Fortunately our team member is unharmed.
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⚠️Winter storm approaching!⚠️
Tomorrow we’re expecting a big storm to come in and impact most of the state. It will start to accumulate on the roads Sunday night through Monday morning.
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What if we connected all the trails in Utah? 🚴 That’s exactly what we’re going to do! @GovCox just signed a bill that gives funding for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and reconstruction of paved pedestrian or non-motorized trail projects. 👏
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In case you forgot, we’re building a statewide paved trail network—the Utah Trail Network!
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Proud parent moment.
Over the last two weeks our crews have plowed 209,487 miles and clocked 12,478 hours. In case you need a reference point, it takes 238,855 miles to get to the moon.
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Happy #StayHomeandAvoidtheStormDay to all who celebrate. 😌
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10 teams of inspectors are still out looking at 520 bridges identified in the earthquake zone. Of those 520, just one at this time was noted to have damage. The on-ramp from Union Park to WB I-215 will remain closed until crews take a closer look. #utquake
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Utah fall drives are superior. 😍
📍US-189, Provo Canyon
📷 Matt Galland
ALT Photo of Provo Canyon in the fall. Framed by yellow, red and orange leaves with the river and road cutting through the canyon.
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Seasons of Utah
Jan - Snowplow season
Feb - Still winter
Mar - Second winter
Apr - First spring
May - ???
Jun - Actual spring
Jul - Nothing but sweat
Aug - Surface of the sun
Sep - This is nice
Oct - Time for fall drives
Nov - Who knows
Dec - Winter but with decorations
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Since we might not have a lot of snow for the holidays, we wanted to give you a different kind of present.
Behold the best clips from the Parley’s Canyon wildlife overpass in 2023. 🥹
🤝 Share with someone who could use a pick-me-up today.
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We don’t know who needs to hear this but…
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PSA: Turning right on red is ALLOWED in Utah 🙌 (after stopping and unless posted otherwise)
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Our snowplow crews were busy this weekend! Check out our team at work up Little Cottonwood Canyon early Sunday morning. 👏
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Current conditions in Parleys Canyon. Avoid travel through mountain routes tonight! It’s only getting snowier.
🕛 7:18 pm
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How does a 201-foot-long bridge beam travel 45 miles from the factory to Utah’s largest highway project? 🤔 Watch and learn.
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December was a busy month for our snowplow crews. 😮💨 Last month, our people plowed 648,187 miles and clocked a total of 26,732 hours. That’s enough miles to plow I-15 from Tremonton to St. George 1,737 times. 🤯
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Goooooood morning from I-215. 😌 Our crews received an extra early wake-call today. We’re grateful for them.
📍I-215, 4:35 a.m.
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Heather Kelly
Ramps on Foothill Drive will RE-OPEN tonight. Crews will begin removing barrels at approximately 9pm.
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🗣️ New roundabout in town!
The roundabout in front of the Utah State Capitol on State Street is officially open. This upgrade enhances safety and creates a smoother, more efficient flow for all users.
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This is a reminder to stay home and limit travel if possible! These are the current road conditions along I-215 near Parley’s Canyon.
📍I-215, 6:35 a.m.
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You’ve heard of the Willy Wonka Experience but have you heard of the Dune Experience? We’re rolling it out at a salt shed near you. Still working on the space costumes. More info to come. 👀
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🗣️ New wrong-way driving technology is coming to a road near you.
We’re installing one of the most advanced wrong-way driver warning and detection systems in the country on Utah freeways.
Check it out in action. 👇
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The Seasons of Utah
Winter
Fool’s spring < —— We are here
Second winter < —— And about to be here
Real spring?
Your guess is as good as ours
Surface of the sun
Ah this is nice and look at the pretty leaves
Winter but with decorations
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A little different, but a lot the same. 😌 This is Monument Valley (US-163) in 1941 ➡️ today. #TBT
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Are you stuck up Little Cottonwood Canyon, or down in the valley waiting for it to open up? Here’s a peek at why we’ve had to keep it closed for so long. Our crews are working as hard as they can to safely reopen the canyon!
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Please spread the word. Southbound I-15 from Orem to Santaquin will be closed Monday (5/13) from 12-1 for the funeral procession.
The funeral service for Sergeant Hooser will take place Monday May 13th, 2024 at the UCCU Center in Orem.
Expect road closures from Orem to Santaquin during the afternoon procession. Please plan ahead if you wish to line up along the route or plan to travel through the area.
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We’re out here prepping, and we’re asking you to stay safe and consider staying off the roads Wednesday morning. 🧵
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