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 […]
UDOT completes Big Cottonwood Canyon environmental study
Transit improvements aimed at reducing winter traffic may begin as early as 2028 Today, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) issued a decision on the Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment, which began in 2025. This decision allows the agency to begin final design, right of way acquisition, and construction of transportation improvements to alleviate winter […]
Salt Lake International Airport off-ramp to close Monday for up to 30 days
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
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 […]
Southbound I-215 ramps to close for up to 45 days
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 […]
New high-visibility lane striping coming to Bangerter Highway
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 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 […]