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 […]
Four miles of southbound I-15 in Davis County to fully close Saturday night
Northbound I-15 will also be reduced to one lane SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 6, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to plan ahead for a full closure of southbound Interstate 15 in Davis County this weekend. Starting Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10 p.m., southbound I-15 between 200 North in Kaysville (approximately […]
Nightly lane closures to begin on Mountain View Corridor
Paving will prepare existing road for next phase of major construction SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 3, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation will begin nightly lane closures on Mountain View Corridor in Salt Lake County tonight. Every night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., drivers can expect short sections of Mountain View Corridor to […]
UDOT to close I-15 off-ramps in Lehi, Orem this weekend
Ramp closures will last the entire weekend The Utah Department of Transportation will close two Interstate 15 off-ramps in Utah County this weekend. The southbound I-15 ramp to 2100 North (Exit 282) in Lehi will close on Friday, July 31, at 10 p.m. until Monday, August 3, at 5 a.m. for utility work. During this […]
UDOT to close airport exit and two other northbound I-215 off-ramps
Airport ramp to reopen before Labor Day The Utah Department of Transportation will close three northbound Interstate 215 off-ramps, including a primary route to Salt Lake International Airport, beginning Tuesday evening, July 28. At 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, the following ramps will close for bridge work: The two I-80 ramps are expected to […]
SR-153 through Beaver Canyon closed indefinitely after flooding washes out road
UDOT assessing extensive damage as additional storms could worsen conditions BEAVER, Utah (July 21, 2026) — State Route 153 through Beaver Canyon is closed indefinitely after flash flooding and debris flows severely damaged or completely washed away the road in several locations Sunday afternoon. The hard closure begins near milepost 7.5 east of Beaver, where […]
UDOT begins construction on multi-use trail in Vernal
Trail will connect two colleges, three schools and community destinations SALT LAKE CITY (July 17, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation will begin construction Monday, July 20, on a multi-use trail that will make it safer and easier for students and residents to safely walk and bike between schools, neighborhoods and community destinations in […]
UDOT advises drivers of weekend lane closures on I-80 and I-15
Work includes paving, bridge inspections and pavement testing in Tooele County, Parleys Canyon and Payson SALT LAKE CITY (July 16, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to plan ahead for lane closures on Interstate 80 and Interstate 15 beginning Thursday, July 16 and continuing into early next week. Eastbound I-80 between […]