Public Information – Veyo Bridge Closure and Repairs
What Happened?
During a routine biennial inspection inspectors discovered some cracking in plates used to retrofit the bridge.
What does it mean to me?
- THE BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, February 8th and 9th.
- THE BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, February 10th through the 13th.
- During hours when the bridge is open, traffic will be restricted to a single lane down the center of the bridge. An automated signal will control the alternating traffic over the bridge.
- Vehicles with a gross weight of over 30 tons will continue to be restricted until repairs are completed Thursday afternoon and must use another route.
- Some school bus times and routes may see alterations through Thursday.
What are we doing about it?
- We are replacing the cracked plates to restore the bridge to its previous retrofitted condition so that both lanes will be open to regular traffic as quickly as possible.
- Our motor carriers division is restricting oversized and overweight loads.
- Out of an abundance of caution, we are alternating traffic on the center of the bridge to further reduce load stresses.
- We are coordinating with emergency and public services during the closure period.
- Our structural engineering team is conducting research to determine a long-term solution or replacement.
- Responding to questions at udotregion4@utah.gov.
