Suffolk Builds on Utah Momentum With $100 Million Cottonwood Canyons Transit Center Award

Suffolk brings an innovative, technology-enabled approach to a project that will reshape mobility at the gateway to Utah’s Cottonwood Canyons

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suffolk, one of the most innovative and successful builders in the country, has been selected by the Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) to build the Cottonwood Canyons Transit Center, an approximately $100 million parking structure at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Suffolk is redefining how complex construction projects are managed across the Mountain West by combining experienced local teams with advanced technology, artificial intelligence and data-driven processes. These tools provide greater visibility into schedule, budget and logistics, helping teams identify risks earlier, improve coordination and deliver greater certainty from preconstruction through completion.

“Projects that shape how people move through Utah require more than a strong plan on paper. They require a team that understands the region, the demands of the ski industry and the discipline needed to deliver in a challenging environment,” said John Kemp, Chief Operating Officer, Mountain West, at Suffolk. “I have spent my career building in this region, and I am eager to show our clients and partners what Suffolk can do by pairing local knowledge with a highly collaborative team, advanced technology and a relentless focus on delivery.”

Managed by DFCM for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), the project will provide approximately 1,800 parking spaces and serve as a staging location for up to 50 buses. Located along Wasatch Boulevard, the mobility hub is intended to reduce pressure on the roads leading into Big Cottonwood Canyon while improving access to Utah’s ski areas and supporting the state’s travel and tourism economy.

Suffolk has partnered with Wadsworth Brothers Construction on the project. Wadsworth Brothers has completed numerous projects with UDOT and brings significant local transportation and self-performance experience to the team.

“The Cottonwood Canyons Transit Center is a critical piece of our plan to improve transportation in the canyons,” said Devin Weder, Project Manager, UDOT Cottonwood Canyons Transit Program. “It will provide a central location for people to park and access transit, helping reduce congestion and making travel more reliable during the busy winter season. We look forward to working with Suffolk and Wadsworth Brothers to deliver a facility that meets the needs of the community and supports the long-term transportation goals for the Cottonwood Canyons.”

Suffolk brings extensive experience managing complex mobility and transportation projects, including the Consolidated Rental Car Facility at Boston Logan International Airport and the Terminal C garage at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Suffolk recently announced another project award in Utah, the new Trades and Technology Building at Dixie Technical Community College in St. George.

About Suffolk
Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that delivers value across the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies), supply chain management, and innovation research and development focused on advancing AI and data-driven solutions that will redefine the way America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $13 billion in annual revenue, 4,000 employees, and offices in Boston (headquarters); New York City and Westchester County, New York; Estero, Miami, Tampa and West Palm Beach, Florida; Dallas; Los Angeles, Milpitas, San Francisco and San Diego, California; Las Vegas; Portland, Maine; New Haven, Connecticut; Herndon, Virginia; and Salt Lake City.

Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government and public work, mission critical, advanced technology and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by Founder, Chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #7 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.