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UDOT approves RCUT at US‑91/SR‑23 after community debate; agency says change reduces crossing conflicts
Summary
The Transportation Commission approved funding for a restricted‑crossing U‑turn (RCUT) intersection at US‑91 and SR‑23 intended to reduce severe crashes by removing direct crossing movements; UDOT staff acknowledged strong local interest and said the change is driven by safety concerns after multiple fatal collisions.
Kanab, Utah — The Utah Transportation Commission approved funding Wednesday to convert the skewed intersection of US‑91 and SR‑23 to a restricted‑crossing U‑turn (RCUT) configuration after UDOT staff told the commission the design is intended to reduce high‑severity crashes at the location.
Rob White, UDOT Region 1 director, told commissioners the intersection has been the site of two fatalities and described the geometry: skewed crossing angles increase pedestrian and driver decision complexity and lengthen…
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