More frequent, dependable bus service and other improvements proposed for Big Cottonwood Canyon The Utah Department of Transportation has published its Environmental Assessment (EA) that evaluates ways to reduce winter traffic congestion on State Route (SR) 190 in Big Cottonwood Canyon. UDOT proposes enhanced bus service, starting with buses running every 10-15 minutes in the winter, […]
New I-15 bridge in Farmington opens, replacing old Shepard Lane crossing
East-west connection restored for local neighborhoods and businesses The Utah Department of Transportation opened the new North Station Lane bridge over Interstate 15 today, replacing the old Shepard Lane bridge that was demolished earlier this year. The new bridge is one of the first major pieces of a new interchange being built in the area […]
UDOT expects minor Thanksgiving delays, launches new Ogden Valley travel resource
Southbound I-15 to see brief delays Tuesday and Wednesday The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to plan for minor delays on Interstate 15 for Thanksgiving holiday travel. Across the state, most UDOT projects will pause construction and open all lanes to traffic to help reduce delays over the holiday weekend. Some existing restrictions […]
UDOT, local leaders and students celebrate completion of four new Bangerter Highway interchanges
New improvements mark progress toward a stoplight-free Bangerter Highway The Utah Department of Transportation joined local leaders and students today to celebrate the completion of four new, free-flowing interchanges on Bangerter Highway at 4700 South, 9800 South, 13400 South and 2700 West. The improvements are the latest step in UDOT’s long-term effort to remove all […]
UDOT moves all I-215 traffic to one side to accelerate construction
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 […]