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 […]
Five miles of southbound I-15 in Davis County to close Friday evening
Separate weekday closures also planned for US-189 in Provo Canyon The Utah Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for delays on southbound Interstate 15 from Friday, Jan. 9 through early Saturday, Jan. 10. On Friday, Jan. 9 at 9 p.m., crews will begin closing lanes on southbound I-15 from Park Lane/North Station (Exit […]
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 […]
Southbound I-215 lanes near North Temple reduced, I-80 airport ramps to close this weekend
Update: This has been rescheduled for Saturday Inspection reveals need for pavement repair The Utah Department of Transportation is warning holiday travelers to prepare for lane and ramp closures on Interstate 215 near Salt Lake City International Airport this weekend. Lanes on southbound I-215 near North Temple will be reduced to one lane on Friday, […]
UDOT moves forward with travel solutions for Little Cottonwood Canyon
Today the Utah Department of Transportation announced a plan to improve travel in Little Cottonwood Canyon. This includes improved bus service and infrastructure over the next two years. UDOT is starting with the construction of a mobility hub near the base of the Big Cottonwood Canyon. The hub will provide a centralized location for travelers to […]
Provo Canyon to close overnight for blasting and excavation work
UDOT’s next phase of US-189 widening moves forward The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to expect major travel delays on U.S. Route 189 in Provo Canyon on Dec. 18, 20 and 21, including an overnight closure Saturday night into Sunday morning as crews continue work on the US-189 widening project. On Thursday, Dec. […]
New UDOT innovation identifies freight flat tires before they cause crashes
Utah port of entries use sensors and AI to detect early-on issues The Utah Department of Transportation’s port of entries are using new technology to spot tire problems on freight and transport trucks before they lead to dangerous failures on Utah highways. This technology, called an in-road tire anomaly detector, uses embedded sensors paired with […]
UDOT publishes Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment
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, […]