Closures will allow crews to safely place bridge beams and pour bridge decks SALT LAKE CITY (March 12, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers in Northern Utah to plan ahead for multiple closures on Interstate 15 this weekend. On the evenings of Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14, I-15 will be closed […]
UDOT demolishes west half of University Avenue bridge in Provo
Crews begin foundation work for new bridge SALT LAKE CITY (March 3, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation has demolished the west half of the University Avenue bridge between 600 South and 680 South in Provo as part of the ongoing rebuild project. Crews are still wrapping up final cleanup activities, and heavy demolition work is […]
UDOT expands smart technology across snowplows on key winter routes
Vehicle-to-everything technology creates a digital seatbelt that helps keep Utahns safe. The Utah Department of Transportation is expanding vehicle-to-everything (V2X) smart technology across northern Utah, equipping 259 snowplows and nearly 1,275 signalized intersections on essential winter routes. When fully deployed, this technology will support snow removal operations serving more than 90% of Utah’s population. Using […]
UDOT Advanced Air Mobility Survey
UDOT is currently conducting a statewide survey about Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to inform long-range transportation planning and public outreach. We regularly conduct surveys to better understand Utahns’ transportation-related priorities, questions and concerns, and we want to ensure future discussions about AAM reflect the priorities and values of Utah communities. Advanced Air Mobility is an […]
UDOT and DPS to debut hard-hitting distracted driving ad on Super Bowl Sunday
New PSA uses powerful dramatization to confront the life-or-death consequences of checking a phone while driving SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 6, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation and Utah Department of Public Safety’s Zero Fatalities program will debut a provocative new local Super Bowl ad this weekend with a blunt message for drivers: checking your […]
UDOT completes safety upgrades, launches next phase of major improvements on US-6
Multiple projects reflect long-term commitment to reducing crashes in Spanish Fork Canyon SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 5, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation has completed safety upgrades along approximately four miles of U. S. Highway 6 in Spanish Fork Canyon and is beginning two major construction projects to significantly improve safety and traffic flow in […]
US-189 in Provo Canyon to close Saturday night
Crews continue excavating hillside for future northbound lanes SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 16, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to plan ahead for a major overnight closure of U.S. Route 189 in Provo Canyon on Jan. 17 through the morning of Jan. 18. On Saturday, Jan. 17 at 9:30 p.m., crews will […]
UDOT and DPS release 2025 statewide traffic fatality numbers
Traffic deaths reach 6-year low, but serious concerns remain for motorcyclists and teens SALT LAKE CITY (January 6, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation and Department of Public Safety today released preliminary traffic fatality data for the 2025 calendar year. Preliminary reports show 264 people lost their lives on Utah roads from Jan. 1, 2025 through […]
UDOT opens Mountain View Corridor ahead of schedule, celebrates holiday season
Project provides much-needed relief to Utah County drivers SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 19, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation celebrated the opening of four more miles of Mountain View Corridor (MVC) in northern Utah County today. The road will officially open to the public as early as 7 p.m. tonight. This is the first […]
UDOT moves ahead on next phase of Mountain View Corridor freeway
Public invited to weigh in on plans to transform travel in western Salt Lake County SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 18, 2025) – The Utah Department of Transportation is moving forward with the next phase of Mountain View Corridor, releasing plans to convert the current highway into a freeway between Porter Rockwell Boulevard in Herriman and Old […]