BETA Technologies’ ALIA CX300 flight showcases clean electric aircraft technology SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Oct. 7, 2026) — Today, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), in partnership with BETA Technologies and 47G, showcased the future of aviation in Utah with a flight of BETA’s all-electric ALIA CX300 aircraft. The demonstration is the latest in a […]
Utah takes center stage in the future of autonomous aviation
First-of-its-kind crosscountry demonstration by Joby Aviation puts Utah in the spotlight as a national leader in advanced air mobility technologies SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Sept. 30, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation welcomed Joby Aviation today as the company remotely operated its supervised autonomous J208 aircraft, equipped with Superpilot™ autonomous flight technology, in Utah. […]
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 […]
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 […]
UDOT, UHP launch Express Lane education and enforcement campaign
Officials remind drivers that the Express Lane is available to everyone with a transponder The Utah Department of Transportation and Utah Highway Patrol launched an Express Lane education and enforcement campaign today focused on helping drivers understand how to legally use the Express Lane and encouraging more Utahns to get an Express Pass transponder. Many […]
UDOT helps to save lives through smart signal technology
New system gives Brigham City emergency vehicles faster, safer trips to critical calls Today, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced a groundbreaking use of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology that is already helping to save lives in Brigham City. UDOT has partnered with Brigham City to equip the city’s ambulances and fire trucks with V2X technology […]
Overnight I-15 closure planned in Lehi Tonight
Power line work will temporarily shut down freeway near 2100 North The Utah Department of Transportation will temporarily close Interstate 15 near 2100 North in Lehi overnight on Friday, May 15, while Rocky Mountain Power crews install new power lines across the freeway. Lane closures will begin at 9 p.m., followed by a full freeway […]
UDOT completes Big Cottonwood Canyon environmental study
Transit improvements aimed at reducing winter traffic may begin as early as 2028 Today, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) issued a decision on the Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment, which began in 2025. This decision allows the agency to begin final design, right of way acquisition, and construction of transportation improvements to alleviate winter […]
Salt Lake International Airport off-ramp to close Monday for up to 30 days
UDOT crews continue bridge work on major I-215 West project SALT LAKE CITY (May 8, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers heading to the Salt Lake International Airport to plan for several ramp closures at the I-80 and I-215 interchange. Starting Monday, May 11 at 5 a.m., the ramps from southbound […]