DAVIS COUNTY—The West Davis Highway (SR177) officially opened a year ago and the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has already seen an increase in usage, which in turn has improved travel on I-15 in Davis County. 

“We’ve observed about 28,000 vehicles per day on it,” said UDOT Project Manager, Corey Nelson. “We go out and look at the roads to make a traffic count. That’s a good amount of vehicles.”

That’s 28,000 vehicles that are also not on I-15, he said. “As northern Utah continues to grow, this highway is critical in preparing for it.”

The 16-mile, four-lane divided highway runs from I-15 near Glovers Lane in Farmington to SR-193 in West Point, said Nelson. “It’s a more direct route for people on the west side of the valley instead of the traditional I-15 eastern route. They used to have to find a side road to get out west.”

That alone pleases people, he said. “It’s right there so they can jump on. When they wanted to go downtown they’d have to take side roads to get onto I-15. We’ve had a positive reaction from the public. They’re happy and excited to use it.”

This gives them another route to get from point A to point B, said Nelson. “They can get wherever they need to go.”

The next project is an extension of the highway further north, he said. “We’ll continue the four lanes up to 1800 North in West Point.”

West Davis terminates at SR-193, Nelson said. “We took the freeway in one lane each direction and put in a stop light there. When we tie in we’ll use the same thought process.”

The road will extend past the termination point of SR-193 and be extended north for the next  two and a half miles, he said. “We anticipate this to be good for everybody. We’re working with West Point to incorporate any needs they might have with it.”

It’s honestly a game changer,” said Syracuse resident Kristin Stewart in a UDOT release. “The smoother, faster route has cut down my daily commute by at least 10-15 minutes each way. That might not sound like much, but it’s made a huge difference in my day. I can now spend that extra time with my family or just enjoy a bit more relaxation before work. The design is well thought out, the traffic flow is much better, and the overall ride is a lot more enjoyable. I’m really impressed with how much it’s improved my daily routine – definitely a win for commuters.” 

“My wife and I moved to Syracuse, just over a year ago, right before the West Davis Corridor opened,” Trevor Warner said in the release. “This new road has been a major time saver for both of us as we navigate our way up and down Davis County and beyond. It’s easy to access, it’s not too busy, and it’s just extremely convenient. I can’t wait for the road to be extended further north.”

UDOT also added nearly 10 miles of new trails and connected existing regional trails, according to the release.

“It will take about a year to finalize the design (of the extension) and make the adjustments,” said Nelson. “Then we’ll put it out to contractors with construction after that. It’s expected to begin in 2026.”

It’s an exciting project, he said. ‘It will benefit the west side community so they can get to where they want to go in a more efficient manner – that’s always exciting.”