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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]