Crews are repairing potholes on two SR-201 bridges SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 10, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to plan ahead for a weekend ramp closure on State Route 201 in Tooele County. On Friday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. until Monday, Sept. 14 at 3 a.m., the ramp from […]
UDOT project protects roads while preserving beaver habitat
Three pond levelers manage water, support wildlife and reduce infrastructure risks LOGAN CANYON, Utah (Sept. 10, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is testing a different approach that allows beavers to remain in their habitat while protecting nearby roads and bridges from water damage. Beavers build dams to expand their access to food and […]
UDOT encourages drivers to plan ahead for busy Labor Day weekend
Up to 60 minutes of additional delay on westbound US-6 SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 3, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to plan ahead for travel delay increases on Interstate 15 and U.S. Route 6 due to Labor Day weekend travel. UDOT traffic engineers expect westbound US-6 to see the worst […]
UDOT finishes 53-mile Energy Corridor project in San Juan County
Project enhances safety and strengthens connections for Navajo Nation communities MONTEZUMA CREEK, Utah (Sept. 2, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation has completed work on a $152 million project along State Route 162 and State Route 262 in San Juan County. Known locally as the Energy Corridor, the project represents a major infrastructure investment […]
UPDATED – UDOT to close I-215, SR-201 and Legacy Parkway ramps, reopen ramp to airport
UPDATE (Aug. 28, 2026): Due to material delays, the ramps scheduled to reopen at the I-215 and I-80 interchange on Friday have been delayed until Saturday, Aug. 29, in the early afternoon. Closures and reopenings will affect I-215, SR-201 and Legacy Parkway SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 27, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging […]
Emergency repair work begins on SR-153 in Beaver Canyon
Highway remains closed to recreation as continued flooding further undermines highway BEAVER, Utah (Aug. 28, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation began emergency work this week on State Route 153 in Beaver Canyon, where recent storms have caused additional flooding and debris flows that continue to undermine the highway. Initial work will focus on […]
UDOT finishes Weber County I-15 interchange reconstruction project
5600 South project improves travel, safety and connections in growing northern Utah SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 17, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation has finished a vital project along I-15 and 5600 South (State Route 97) in Weber County. Construction began in the summer of 2023 and included a complete reconstruction of the I-15 […]
Zero Fatalities and AAA Partner on “Please Be Patient” New Driver Magnets
Zero Fatalities has partnered with AAA Mountain West Group and the Department of Public Safety to launch a new “Please be Patient” vehicle magnet initiative. As students head back to the classroom for the 2026-27 school year, these magnets are being introduced to provide peace of mind to families, knowing that surrounding motorists will be […]
FrontRunner 2X advances to final phase of process for nearly $1.3 billion federal grant
Double-tracking project advances to the Engineering phase of the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grants program SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 7, 2026) — The Federal Transit Administration today approved FrontRunner 2X to enter the Engineering phase of its Capital Investment Grants program, moving the project closer to securing nearly $1.3 billion in federal funding. “This […]
Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Makes Historic Flight Across Utah
First-ever demonstration represents the launch of UDOT’s uFLY program SALT LAKE CITY, UT (August 6, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) today launched its uFLY initiative with the first demonstration flight of a hybrid-electric aircraft in Utah. Flown by Ampaire, the hybrid-electric aircraft, named EEL, traveled between Salt Lake City International Airport and […]