UDOT crews repairing pavement on US-189 The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to plan ahead for a full closure of Provo Canyon this Sunday. On Sunday, April 19 at 1 a.m., U.S. Route 189 will close in both directions from the Wallsburg turn-off (Main Canyon Road) to State Route 113 in Charleston. The […]
UDOT warns of weekend delays, ramp closures across Utah as spring break travel wraps up
Closures, lane reductions and heavier traffic expected statewide The Utah Department of Transportation is warning drivers to expect a busy weekend on Utah roads, with ramp closures and heavier traffic as spring break travel wraps up. Across northern Utah and the Salt Lake metro area, drivers can expect: Along with construction, drivers should plan for […]
UDOT announces major I-80 and I-215 ramp closures, warns of spring break travel delays
First ramp closure begins Monday; spring break delays could reach up to 60 minutes SALT LAKE CITY (April 2, 2026) — UDOT is urging drivers to plan ahead for extended ramp closures beginning next week in Salt Lake, and weekend delays due to spring break travel in eastern and southern Utah. UDOT is expanding the scope […]
UDOT announces $2.8 billion in new and ongoing 2026 construction
Crews will improve roads and bridges, increase safety and expand travel options statewide SALT LAKE CITY (March 26, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is kicking off another busy construction season across Utah. Today UDOT announced that 176 new construction projects worth $2.8 billion will start this year, with another 57 projects continuing work […]
UDOT warns of early spring break delays in eastern and southern Utah
Weekend drivers should also plan for road closures in various locations around the state SALT LAKE CITY (March 26, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to expect delays over the next several weekends as spring break travel increases across the state. On Friday, March 27, drivers can expect: “Spring break is one of […]
UDOT begins construction on new 2100 North freeway connection in Lehi
Project will link Mountain View Corridor to I-15 and improve east-west travel in thriving northwest Utah County The Utah Department of Transportation today announced the start of construction on the new 2100 North freeway connection in Lehi. The project will build a new, 2.8-mile-long freeway-to-freeway connection between Interstate 15 and Mountain View Corridor, creating a […]
UDOT announces I-15 closures in Northern Utah this weekend
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 […]
Utah to lead five-state pilot program testing the future of electric flight
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 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 […]