We’ve been made aware that some Utahns are receiving a text message asking for personal information and money for a toll service. Do not respond or give any information. This is part of a nation-wide scam. UDOT’s databases have not been compromised. Some examples of scam texts are shown below.
Report scams and suspicious communications to the Federal Trade Commission.
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Example of May 2025 Scam Text
Example of scam text
Example of scam text
Example of scam text
Example of scam text
Update: This has been rescheduled for Saturday Inspection reveals need for pavement repair The Utah Department of Transportation is warning holiday travelers to prepare for lane and ramp closures on Interstate 215 near Salt Lake City International Airport this weekend. Lanes on southbound I-215 near North Temple will be reduced to one lane on Friday, […]
Today the Utah Department of Transportation announced a plan to improve travel in Little Cottonwood Canyon. This includes improved bus service and infrastructure over the next two years. UDOT is starting with the construction of a mobility hub near the base of the Big Cottonwood Canyon. The hub will provide a centralized location for travelers to […]
UDOT’s next phase of US-189 widening moves forward The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to expect major travel delays on U.S. Route 189 in Provo Canyon on Dec. 18, 20 and 21, including an overnight closure Saturday night into Sunday morning as crews continue work on the US-189 widening project. On Thursday, Dec. […]
Utah port of entries use sensors and AI to detect early-on issues The Utah Department of Transportation’s port of entries are using new technology to spot tire problems on freight and transport trucks before they lead to dangerous failures on Utah highways. This technology, called an in-road tire anomaly detector, uses embedded sensors paired with […]