Roadways connecting Dugway Proving Ground from the north and east will be given new life through a pair of resurfacing projects.
Two Utah Department of Transportation projects, which began on Monday, will replace the road surface and widen the shoulder of SR-199 and SR-196. The goal of the construction is to improve the overall road and its longevity, UDOT stated in a release from last Thursday.
Construction crews began work on removing and replacing asphalt along SR-199 on Monday and paving on SR-196 will start at milepost 24 and head southbound beginning Wednesday. Some spot repair work was already underway prior to the beginning of the project, according to UDOT.
While only a portion of SR-196 will be resurfaced during the project, the entirety of SR-199 from the gate at Dugway to the intersection with SR-36 will be affected. Road construction work on SR-199 will begin between mileposts 10 and 16 and both projects are expected to continue through October.
UDOT will use hot-in-place asphalt recycling to conserve materials and decrease disruptions. The technique involves heating the top layer of the road surface and mixing it with additional materials, according to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The blended materials are then compacted and reapplied on the roadway.
In road construction areas, both roads will be reduced to a single lane with flaggers for stretches of about a mile. UDOT said it only anticipates delays of up to 15 minutes in its Thursday release.
Road work is expected to occur Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
To receive updates on the progress of the construction projects on SR-196 and SR-199, email sr199@utah.gov or call the hotline at 888-556-0232.