Project Development

Salt Lake International Airport off-ramp to close Monday for up to 30 days

Posted on: May 8th, 2026

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 […]

Nightly lane closures to begin in Parleys Canyon on Monday

Posted on: May 8th, 2026

UDOT kicks off projects to repave 22 miles of I-80, improve eight bridges The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to plan for nightly lane closures along I-80 in Parleys Canyon as crews begin the first phase of a multi-year improvement project. Beginning Monday, May 11, drivers can expect lane closures between 2300 East […]

US-6 to be reduced to one lane through Nov. for grade-separated interchange project

Posted on: May 6th, 2026

UDOT warns drivers to expect delays as crews work to complete safety improvements before winter  SALT LAKE CITY (May 6, 2026) —  The Utah Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for moderate delays on U.S. Route 6 this summer and fall as crews begin construction on a safety project.  Beginning on Friday, May […]

UDOT to open new Pioneer Crossing lanes, increasing capacity by 50%

Posted on: May 1st, 2026

Additional lane in each direction to ease congestion on one of northwest Utah County’s busiest roads The Utah Department of Transportation will open a new lane in each direction on Pioneer Crossing (State Route 145) this weekend, increasing capacity by 50% and helping move more traffic through one of northwest Utah County’s busiest corridors.  Starting […]

Construction underway on first Utah Trail Network project

Posted on: April 28th, 2026

New trail connection in Moab will keep bikers and recreationalists off busy highway Construction is underway on the first project in the Utah Trail Network, a statewide effort to connect communities with a system of paved trails similar to how highways connect cities. The project is the first of more than 20 Utah Trail Network […]

Southbound I-215 ramps to close for up to 45 days

Posted on: April 24th, 2026

UDOT crews continue bridge work on major I-215 West project The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to plan for multiple ramp closures at the I-80 and I-215 interchange. Starting Sunday, April 26 at 7 p.m., the ramps from eastbound and westbound I-80 to southbound I-215 will close. Both ramps will remain closed for […]

UDOT urges drivers to slow down as construction season ramps up

Posted on: April 20th, 2026

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, […]

Provo Canyon to close for 17 hours this Sunday

Posted on: April 15th, 2026

Update: the closure will need to be extended until 6 p.m. UDOT crews repairing pavement on US-189 The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to plan ahead for a full closure of Provo Canyon this Sunday. On Sunday, April 19 at 1 a.m., U.S. Route 189 will close in both directions from the Wallsburg […]

UDOT announces major I-80 and I-215 ramp closures, warns of spring break travel delays

Posted on: April 2nd, 2026

First ramp closure begins Monday; spring break delays could reach up to 60 minutes SALT LAKE CITY (April 2, 2026) —  UDOT is urging drivers to plan ahead for extended ramp closures beginning next week in Salt Lake, and weekend delays due to spring break travel in eastern and southern Utah.  UDOT is expanding the scope […]

UDOT announces $2.8 billion in new and ongoing 2026 construction

Posted on: March 26th, 2026

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 […]