UDOT, Centricom begin nearly 70-mile fiber build across Central Utah
November 13, 2025 | Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Government Divisions, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
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UDOT said the new fiber will strengthen communications for local emergency-response operations, improve delivery of weather information and road-condition reporting, and enable internet service providers to connect more homes and businesses to high-speed Internet. A UDOT spokesperson summarized the scope as “almost 70 miles of fiber optic cables” being installed in Central Utah.
UDOT described construction using a single-trench system, which the agency said promotes sustainable construction practices and reduces public and environmental impacts compared with more disruptive methods. The agency highlighted the reduced footprint and potential for quicker restoration of public rights-of-way.
As part of the project, UDOT said free Wi‑Fi hotspots will be installed in public areas of Nephi, Levan and Gunnison to improve internet accessibility. The agency said the new conduit will be available for internet service providers to attach equipment and extend consumer service once construction is complete.
UDOT branded the work the "Central Utah Technology Project," calling it a partnership-driven effort to connect rural communities and support ongoing transportation and public-safety operations. The agency did not provide a construction timeline, cost details, or identify specific internet providers that will use the new fiber.
The agency did not specify funding sources or an expected completion date. UDOT said the project will improve communications capacity in Central Utah but provided no further schedule or procurement details in the announcement.
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