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 warns of weekend delays, ramp closures across Utah as spring break travel wraps up
Closures, lane reductions and heavier traffic expected statewide The Utah Department of Transportation is warning drivers to expect a busy weekend on Utah roads, with ramp closures and heavier traffic as spring break travel wraps up. Across northern Utah and the Salt Lake metro area, drivers can expect: Along with construction, drivers should plan for […]
UDOT announces major I-80 and I-215 ramp closures, warns of spring break travel delays
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
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 warns of early spring break delays in eastern and southern Utah
Weekend drivers should also plan for road closures in various locations around the state SALT LAKE CITY (March 26, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to expect delays over the next several weekends as spring break travel increases across the state. On Friday, March 27, drivers can expect: “Spring break is one of […]
UDOT expects minor Thanksgiving delays, launches new Ogden Valley travel resource
Southbound I-15 to see brief delays Tuesday and Wednesday The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to plan for minor delays on Interstate 15 for Thanksgiving holiday travel. Across the state, most UDOT projects will pause construction and open all lanes to traffic to help reduce delays over the holiday weekend. Some existing restrictions […]
Expect major delays on US-6 on the way back from July 4 celebrations on Sunday
UDOT estimates up to 50 minute delays for westbound US-6 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (July 1, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging holiday travelers using westbound U.S. Route 6 to plan for heavy travel delays on Sunday, July 6. UDOT traffic engineers estimate westbound US-6 will experience up to 50 minutes of additional delay […]
UDOT uses drones, LiDAR to monitor 100-year-old southern Utah arches over SR-12
Engineers monitoring cracks and displacement data SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (June 23, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is using laser beams and drones to monitor two iconic, historic arches that span over State Route 12 in southern Utah to prevent erosion and potential damage to vehicles. Dubbed the “Red Canyon Arches,” these landmarks were […]
Help Identify Potential Trail Routes between Enoch and Cedar City
Community invited to “gear up” for an open house and public comment period. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking your input as it studies potential alignments for a paved multi-use trail from Enoch to Cedar City. The study is part of UDOT’s broader effort to develop the Utah Trail Network, a statewide system […]
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 […]