Minimal travel delays anticipated on major state routes SALT LAKE CITY (July 1, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to plan ahead for local road closures and increased traffic during Fourth of July celebrations this weekend. Several cities are hosting Independence Day celebrations Saturday, July 4, that are expected to affect traffic, […]
UDOT begins one of its largest pavement recycling projects
Project will reuse 90% of on-site material, save $5 million and reduce emissions The Utah Department of Transportation has begun one of its largest innovative pavement recycling projects on U.S. Route 50 in Millard County. The process, known as cold-in-place (CIR) recycling, grinds up the existing roadway, mixes it with rejuvenating oils and asphalt binder, […]
UDOT advances two key I-15 projects in northern and southern Utah
Crews continue work on 1800 North, Hamilton Fort improvements SALT LAKE CITY (June 1, 2026) — Drivers are seeing major progress on Interstate 15 projects across the state as the Utah Department of Transportation reaches key construction milestones in both Davis and Iron counties. Over the weekend, crews shifted northbound traffic onto new pavement on […]
UDOT announces all seasonal roads now open
Alpine Loop and Mirror Lake Highway reopen ahead of Memorial Day weekend The Utah Department of Transportation today reopened Alpine Loop and Mirror Lake Highway, marking the opening of Utah’s final seasonal roads ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Roads re-opening today include SR-92 (American Fork Canyon/Alpine Loop) and SR-150 (Mirror Lake Highway from east of […]
UDOT warns drivers of significant Memorial Day travel delays
Up to 90 minute delays on US-6 expected The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to plan ahead for heavy Memorial Day traffic across Utah, especially on US-6. Delays on US-6 in Spanish Fork Canyon could reach up to 90 minutes during peak travel periods this weekend. Drivers travelling Friday, May 22, can expect […]
US-6 to be reduced to one lane through Nov. for grade-separated interchange project
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 […]
Construction underway on first Utah Trail Network project
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 […]
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 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 […]