Northern Davis County is about to get another big dose of orange cones. Granite Construction has landed a roughly $116.9 million contract to extend Utah's West Davis Corridor (SR-177) north from West Point, the company announced. The job will add nearly three miles of new roadway and major structures, including nine bridges and two pedestrian crossings, along with large volumes of fill material and asphalt. For local commuters, that eventually means new connections through the growing northern suburbs, but first comes months of heavy construction in and around West Point.
In a press release, Granite Construction said the Utah Department of Transportation had awarded the SR-177 expansion contract at about $116.9 million. The company described a scope that includes more than 1,000,000 cubic yards of borrow and roughly 350,000 tons of mechanically stabilized earth, positioning the job as the next phase in building out the corridor for northern Davis County.
Industry outlets have also taken notice. Global Construction Review reported the extension at roughly 4.8 kilometres and highlighted the nine bridges, two pedestrian crossings, and about 70,000 tons of hot mix asphalt paving, giving the project international visibility among contractors and suppliers. That coverage underscores the corridor’s profile as part of a multi-phase effort to expand SR-177 as population and traffic increase along the Wasatch Front.
What the contract covers
Local reporting and Utah Department of Transportation documents indicate the work is one slice of a broader buildout that adds lanes, interchanges, and bridges through northern Davis County. The Standard-Examiner reported earlier this year that the full SR-177 extension program has been estimated at roughly $225 million and includes additional bridges and a new interchange at SR-193. The UDOT West Davis Corridor site lays out the environmental studies and planning work that shaped the extension and the current construction package.
Materials and local supply
In its announcement, Granite Construction said its Wells Pit will supply 400,000 cubic yards of borrow, while its West Haven AC Plant will provide hot mix asphalt for the project. The scale of activity, more than a million cubic yards of borrow and 350,000 tons of mechanically stabilized earth fill, points to a multi-season run of earthmoving and bridge work that is expected to keep local subcontractors busy. Granite did not publish a jobs figure, but operations of that size typically mean dozens to hundreds of local craft workers on site during peak phases.
Timeline and traffic impacts
Local reporting and UDOT project pages indicate heavy construction is set to ramp up this summer, with major earthmoving and bridge building expected through 2028 as agencies connect the extension to local streets and interchanges. Drivers should plan for lane shifts, utility relocations, and occasional detours near SR-193 and through West Point while the work is underway. UDOT typically posts traffic alerts and detour maps as construction progresses on the corridor, and residents can track updates on the UDOT West Davis Corridor page for schedules and traffic notices.
Why this matters locally
The West Davis Corridor has long been a flashpoint in local debates over growth, wetlands, and commuting patterns. Hoodline's coverage of the West Davis Highway’s one-year milestone last year looked at how the route reshaped commutes and development in nearby communities. With a contractor now formally on board for the new segment, UDOT and city leaders will be on the hook to coordinate construction impacts with local governments as the highway pushes farther north.
