Night work between Interstate 15 and 2400 South will require lane closures through the summer SALT LAKE CITY (April 21, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is adding new high-visibility lane striping along Bangerter Highway this summer, making lane lines easier to see and improving safety for drivers. Every Saturday through Thursday night from […]
UDOT urges drivers to slow down as construction season ramps up
National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week highlights simple steps to save lives The Utah Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert as construction activity increases statewide during National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. With warmer weather and fewer winter disruptions this year, construction projects across Utah are in full swing, […]
UDOT announces $2.8 billion in new and ongoing 2026 construction
Crews will improve roads and bridges, increase safety and expand travel options statewide SALT LAKE CITY (March 26, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is kicking off another busy construction season across Utah. Today UDOT announced that 176 new construction projects worth $2.8 billion will start this year, with another 57 projects continuing work […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lindon woman with blindness uses UDOT’s accessible crosswalk buttons to safely travel
UDOT continues to install hundreds of accessible signals on state-owned roads A Lindon woman who is blind is working with the Utah Department of Transportation to keep vulnerable road users safe through accessible crosswalk buttons. Linda Disney was born blind in her right eye and with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) disease. When she moved to […]
UDOT installs touchless crosswalk buttons at nearly 250 intersections
Streets becoming safer, more accessible for all pedestrians The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is making the pedestrian experience safer and more accessible by installing radar-enabled crosswalk buttons. UDOT is among the first in the nation to implement widespread use of accessible pedestrian signal (APS) technology at crosswalks. APS technology utilizes two kinds of action—movement […]