UDOT to reduce freeway to one lane in both directions Friday night from Kaysville to Farmington for bridge deck pour SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Aug. 1, 2025) — Drivers across the Wasatch Front should plan for major delays Friday night as the Utah Department of Transportation pours concrete for the deck of the new Shepard Lane […]
Major progress on Bangerter Highway as traffic shifts onto new pavement under new 13400 South interchange
Bridge deck pour at 2700 West in Bluffdale marks another major milestone in UDOT’s effort to upgrade Bangerter Highway SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (July 30, 2025) — Drivers on Bangerter Highway will begin traveling on brand-new pavement beneath the new interchange at 13400 South tomorrow — a major milestone in UDOT’s effort to remove stoplights and make […]
UDOT urges drivers to plan for heavy travel delays in Parleys Canyon this weekend
Special events and holiday traffic to overlap The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers heading to Park City through Parleys Canyon this weekend to plan ahead and strongly consider an alternate route. With drivers traveling to the Deer Valley Musical Festival, Concerts on the Slopes or recreation spots in the Wasatch Back, and a […]
UDOT crews begin biannual assessment of 200 weather stations across the state
Stations provide real-time safety information and save taxpayer dollars The Utah Department of Transportation is conducting its biannual checkups on approximately 200 weather stations around the state. These weather stations provide UDOT with valuable real-time safety information. UDOT then relays this information to the public through various communication channels like variable messaging signs (VMS), the […]
UDOT crews repair Southern Utah Interstate 15 bridge after excavator strike
Oversized load scraped beams of Washington County bridge The Utah Department of Transportation is repairing two beams on an I-15 bridge in Washington County after they were struck by an excavator last year. Northbound I-15 will be down to one lane from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. through the end of June for repairs. Work […]
UDOT installing new lights to improve safety at intersections
Simple enhancement helps pedestrians and cyclists safely cross the road The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is installing new lights across the state to improve safety for pedestrians at intersections. Under-mast lights are a simple innovation created by UDOT engineers to add lighting to areas where typical lighting can’t be installed. They create a spotlight […]
UDOT launches communications program for Wasatch Back
Travel updates begin on Jan. 22 The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is bringing increased communication to drivers traveling in Parleys Canyon and the Park City area. UDOT Wasatch Back will provide real-time updates and driver education on social media (@udotwasatchback on Instagram, Facebook, and X) and a website, wasatchback.udot.utah.gov. This is an extension of the Roads to Recreation […]
UDOT secures $39.6 million from federal congestion relief program
Funds will use adaptive ramp meters to reduce travel times on I-15 The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has secured a $39.6 million federal Congestion Relief Grant to install coordinated adaptive ramp meters (CARM) along southbound I-15 from South Salt Lake to Bluffdale. UDOT will be one of the first in the nation to use […]
UDOT among first in nation to implement LiDAR safety software
Engineers use 3D view of intersections to identify potential safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is one of the first states in the U.S. to use LiDAR technology to improve safety at intersections. While prior detection devices only granted engineers a view of the stop line, LiDAR uses eye-safe […]
UDOT to “Connect the West” with major federal grant
$20 million grant to allow UDOT to continue innovating new technologies that will save lives and increase mobility Today the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) a $20 million grant to connect the west with vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. This technology uses sensors and wireless connectivity so vehicles can connect […]