U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy selects UDOT to lead federal pilot program to test electric aircraft and help integrate advanced aviation technologies into the national airspace The Utah Department of Transportation today was selected to lead a federal pilot program to test advanced electric aircraft and other emerging aviation technologies in real-world operations. The Federal […]
UDOT advises drivers to plan for nightly one-way travel in Provo Canyon
Alternating traffic will allow trucks to safely access SR-113 realignment work The Utah Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan ahead for nightly one-way alternating traffic through Saturday, Feb. 28. Beginning Monday, Feb. 23, US-189 will be reduced to one-way alternating travel nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the morning of Saturday, […]
President’s Day weekend travel expected to slow traffic on I-15 in central and southern Utah
Southbound delays of up to 30 minutes expected Friday afternoon The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers heading out for President’s Day weekend to plan for delays on Interstate 15 in Central and Southern Utah. On Friday, Feb. 13, from 2 to 7 p.m., drivers on southbound I-15 from Spanish Fork to Nephi should […]
I-15 in Davis County to be reduced to one lane every night starting tonight
Closures begin tonight and reopen by morning for pedestrian bridge work The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to plan for weeknight delays on Interstate 15 in Davis County. Starting Monday, Feb. 2, at 9 p.m., north and southbound I-15 from Glovers Lane to Park Lane will be reduced to one lane. Lanes will […]
UDOT identifies preferred alternative for the Heber Valley Corridor
Public encouraged to review findings, attend public meetings and provide input through March 9 Today, the Utah Department of Transportation published the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Heber Valley Corridor and identified Alternative B as the preferred alternative for improving transportation through the valley. The study is available on the project website. The study […]
Five miles of southbound I-15 in Davis County to close Friday evening
Separate weekday closures also planned for US-189 in Provo Canyon The Utah Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for delays on southbound Interstate 15 from Friday, Jan. 9 through early Saturday, Jan. 10. On Friday, Jan. 9 at 9 p.m., crews will begin closing lanes on southbound I-15 from Park Lane/North Station (Exit […]
Southbound I-215 lanes near North Temple reduced, I-80 airport ramps to close this weekend
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, […]
UDOT moves forward with travel solutions for Little Cottonwood Canyon
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 […]
Provo Canyon to close overnight for blasting and excavation work
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. […]
New UDOT innovation identifies freight flat tires before they cause crashes
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 […]