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UDOT completes safety upgrades on US-189 in Provo Canyon

Posted on: October 2nd, 2025

Stronger median barrier, crash cushions and improved drainage enhances safety  SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Oct. 2, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation today announced the completion of a safety repair project on U.S. Route 189 in Provo Canyon.  The work between Canyon Glen Park and Vivian Park included replacing the median barrier with a stronger […]

Construction Set to Begin on University Avenue Bridge in Provo

Posted on: October 1st, 2025

New design adds bike lanes, wider sidewalks and a new community trail SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 1, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation will begin reconstruction of the University Avenue (U.S. Route 189) bridge in Provo on October 1. The project will replace the aging structure with a modern bridge, designed to better serve drivers, […]

UDOT to reopen east-west travel on 13400 South in Riverton

Posted on: September 25th, 2025

Drivers will also have one less stop light at 2700 West this week, as traffic will shift to new interchange in Bluffdale SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Sept. 25, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation will mark two major milestones on the Bangerter Highway project on Monday, Sept. 29, with the reopening of east and westbound […]

UDOT seeks public input on proposed improvements to Legacy Parkway 

Posted on: September 22nd, 2025

The project’s draft State Environmental Study is available for public reviewand comment through Oct. 10, 2025 SALT LAKE CITY, (Sept. 22, 2025) – The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has released a draft State Environmental Study (SES) for adding a lane in each direction to Legacy Parkway between Farmington and I-215 as part of a comprehensive […]

Ogden Canyon to permanently restrict drivers with vehicles longer than 50 feet

Posted on: September 19th, 2025

Vehicle size restriction to begin on September 22, 2025 Originally published: September 19, 2025Updated: November 19, 2025  The Utah Department of Transportation will permanently restrict both personal and commercial vehicles longer than a combined 50 feet from travelling in Ogden Canyon starting Monday, Sept. 22. The restriction is one of several safety measures UDOT is […]

Five miles of SR-201 in Magna to close this weekend

Posted on: September 11th, 2025

Rio Tinto replacing overhead water pipes SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Sept. 11, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to plan ahead for a full closure of State Route 201 in Magna this weekend. SR-201 will be closed between 8400 West and State Route 202 from 2 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, to […]

UDOT estimates travel delays on westbound US-6 this Labor Day Weekend

Posted on: August 28th, 2025

Highway down to one lane to protect work zone in Thistle SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Aug. 28, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is advising holiday drivers using westbound U.S. Route 6 to plan for moderate travel delays on Monday, Sept. 1.  UDOT traffic engineers estimate drivers on westbound US-6 will experience up to 30 […]

Utah traffic fatalities down significantly during 100 Deadliest Days

Posted on: August 27th, 2025

UDOT and DPS urge caution as officials work to save more lives on Utah’s roads SALT LAKE CITY (August 27, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation and the Utah Department of Public Safety today released preliminary numbers for the 100 Deadliest Days — the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when roadway deaths typically […]

Expect lane reductions on I-215 and I-15 and traffic shifts for UDOT construction this weekend

Posted on: August 8th, 2025

Crews will install a temporary barrier and apply new lane markings SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Aug. 7, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is warning Salt Lake County and Northern Utah travelers to plan ahead for weekend traffic impacts along Interstate 215 and Interstate 15 in Davis County. I-215 West Belt On Friday, August 8, at […]

UDOT launches major I-215 renovation project

Posted on: July 25th, 2025

Three miles of I-215 and 14 miles worth of ramps to be reconstructed, with 22 bridges rehabilitated SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (July 28, 2025) – The Utah Department of Transportation will begin construction on Monday to revitalize a key stretch of I-215 and surrounding routes in Salt Lake County. Starting Monday, July 28, at 8 a.m., […]