Public-private partnership with Simplot saves $40 million and improves safety for drivers The Utah Department of Transportation this week announces the completion of the US-191 Realignment Project north of Vernal — an effort delivered through an innovative public-private partnership with Simplot Phosphates that saved taxpayers about $40 million. The project replaced a 2.6-mile section of […]
Nighttime one-way traffic to begin near Deer Creek Reservoir tonight
Widening project to increase safety, ease congestion The Utah Department of Transportation is beginning a multiyear construction project tonight on U.S. Highway 189 near Deer Creek Reservoir. This is the last stretch of US-189 in this area with only one lane each way. When work is finished, the entire highway in this area will have two […]
Five miles of SR-201 in Magna to close this weekend
Rio Tinto replacing overhead water pipes SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Sept. 11, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to plan ahead for a full closure of State Route 201 in Magna this weekend. SR-201 will be closed between 8400 West and State Route 202 from 2 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, to […]
UDOT advises drivers to expect overnight delays in Parleys Canyon
Lane striping crew to close eastbound and westbound I-80 and ramps this week SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Sept. 8, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers in Parleys Canyon to plan ahead for delays and closures as the lane striping crew continues to apply new reflective stripes on Utah’s roads. On Monday, Sept. 8 […]
Utah County drivers to see major improvements with new Pioneer Crossing Flex Lanes
New system will ease rush hour congestion, help drivers save time LEHI, Utah (Sept. 4, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is beginning construction on a new Flex Lanes system for Pioneer Crossing (State Route 145) between Interstate 15 and Redwood Road. Work is scheduled to begin on September 8. This project will help thousands […]
I-15 to fully close in Riverdale this weekend
Crews will demolish the bridge at 4400 South on Saturday night The Utah Department of Transportation is urging Northern Utah travelers to plan ahead for a full closure of Interstate 15 in Weber County this Saturday. On Saturday, August 23 at 10 p.m. to Sunday, August 24 at 8:30 a.m., crews will close both directions […]
Expect lane reductions on I-215 and I-15 and traffic shifts for UDOT construction this weekend
Crews will install a temporary barrier and apply new lane markings SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Aug. 7, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is warning Salt Lake County and Northern Utah travelers to plan ahead for weekend traffic impacts along Interstate 215 and Interstate 15 in Davis County. I-215 West Belt On Friday, August 8, at […]
Major milestone for new Shepard Lane interchange brings overnight lane closures to I-15
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 launches major I-215 renovation project
Three miles of I-215 and 14 miles worth of ramps to be reconstructed, with 22 bridges rehabilitated SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (July 28, 2025) – The Utah Department of Transportation will begin construction on Monday to revitalize a key stretch of I-215 and surrounding routes in Salt Lake County. Starting Monday, July 28, at 8 a.m., […]