Shift paves the way for full reconstruction of southbound lanes between SR-201 and North Temple The Utah Department of Transportation has reached a major milestone on its I-215 West Improved project, shifting all traffic onto the northbound side of the freeway between State Route 201 and just north of I-80. This shift will allow crews […]
UDOT completes US-191 realignment north of Vernal
Public-private partnership with Simplot saves $40 million and improves safety for drivers The Utah Department of Transportation this week announces the completion of the US-191 Realignment Project north of Vernal — an effort delivered through an innovative public-private partnership with Simplot Phosphates that saved taxpayers about $40 million. The project replaced a 2.6-mile section of […]
Nighttime one-way traffic to begin near Deer Creek Reservoir tonight
Widening project to increase safety, ease congestion The Utah Department of Transportation is beginning a multiyear construction project tonight on U.S. Highway 189 near Deer Creek Reservoir. This is the last stretch of US-189 in this area with only one lane each way. When work is finished, the entire highway in this area will have two […]
UDOT advises drivers to expect overnight delays in Parleys Canyon
Lane striping crew to close eastbound and westbound I-80 and ramps this week SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Sept. 8, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers in Parleys Canyon to plan ahead for delays and closures as the lane striping crew continues to apply new reflective stripes on Utah’s roads. On Monday, Sept. 8 […]
Utah County drivers to see major improvements with new Pioneer Crossing Flex Lanes
New system will ease rush hour congestion, help drivers save time LEHI, Utah (Sept. 4, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is beginning construction on a new Flex Lanes system for Pioneer Crossing (State Route 145) between Interstate 15 and Redwood Road. Work is scheduled to begin on September 8. This project will help thousands […]
I-15 to fully close in Riverdale this weekend
Crews will demolish the bridge at 4400 South on Saturday night The Utah Department of Transportation is urging Northern Utah travelers to plan ahead for a full closure of Interstate 15 in Weber County this Saturday. On Saturday, August 23 at 10 p.m. to Sunday, August 24 at 8:30 a.m., crews will close both directions […]
UDOT to add new safety features along US-6
Crews are building median barriers, improving lighting and fixing drainage This summer, the Utah Department of Transportation is making safety improvements along U.S. Route 6 in Spanish Fork Canyon. Starting Friday, Aug. 15 at 7 a.m., both directions of US-6 from Diamond Fork Road to the U.S. Route 89 junction in Thistle will be reduced to […]
Major milestone for new Shepard Lane interchange brings overnight lane closures to I-15
UDOT to reduce freeway to one lane in both directions Friday night from Kaysville to Farmington for bridge deck pour SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Aug. 1, 2025) — Drivers across the Wasatch Front should plan for major delays Friday night as the Utah Department of Transportation pours concrete for the deck of the new Shepard Lane […]
Major progress on Bangerter Highway as traffic shifts onto new pavement under new 13400 South interchange
Bridge deck pour at 2700 West in Bluffdale marks another major milestone in UDOT’s effort to upgrade Bangerter Highway SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (July 30, 2025) — Drivers on Bangerter Highway will begin traveling on brand-new pavement beneath the new interchange at 13400 South tomorrow — a major milestone in UDOT’s effort to remove stoplights and make […]
UDOT urges drivers to plan for heavy travel delays in Parleys Canyon this weekend
Special events and holiday traffic to overlap The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers heading to Park City through Parleys Canyon this weekend to plan ahead and strongly consider an alternate route. With drivers traveling to the Deer Valley Musical Festival, Concerts on the Slopes or recreation spots in the Wasatch Back, and a […]