Introduction Structures The Structures Division is responsible for statewide oversight and region support for structures design and inspection during construction. These responsibilities include the review of all shop drawings, erection plans, field design changes, accelerated bridge construction planning activities, etc.
Traffic and Safety The Traffic and Safety Division is responsible for overseeing research and programs to improve transportation safety. These include safety improvement programs for work zones, school zones, and traffic signals; handling state-furnished equipment orders, signing requirements and restrictions; approving speed reduction requests, design exceptions, and waivers and deviations from Standards.
Region Organization Region Director The Department is comprised of four geographic Regions, each having a Region Director functioning as the operational representative of the Department’s Deputy Director. The Region Director is responsible for all activities of the Department within their respective Region. Each Region is further divided into districts, with a District Engineer responsible for both construction and maintenance operations within their assigned district.
Region Program Manager Each Region has a Program Manager responsible for developing and implementing the Region’s construction program. They coordinate the Region’s programming activities and manage personnel responsible for project management. Program Managers are responsible for delivering the Region’s construction program and report directly to the Region Director.
Project Manager Project Managers report to the Region Program Manager. Each project is assigned to a Project Manager (PM) who is responsible for the execution and completion of a project that involves managing a team of UDOT employees or consultants, or both, and having overall responsibility for the project’s scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
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