Public invited to weigh in on plans to transform travel in western Salt Lake County SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 18, 2025) – The Utah Department of Transportation is moving forward with the next phase of Mountain View Corridor, releasing plans to convert the current highway into a freeway between Porter Rockwell Boulevard in Herriman and Old […]
Service on TRAX Green Line to airport to pause for one day
UDOT crews will also close North Temple for bridge deck demolition SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 13, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation and Utah Transit Authority will temporarily close a segment of the TRAX Green Line as well as a section of North Temple this weekend. On November 15, all stops between North Temple Bridge/Guadalupe […]
UDOT completes safety upgrades on US-189 in Provo Canyon
Stronger median barrier, crash cushions and improved drainage enhances safety SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Oct. 2, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation today announced the completion of a safety repair project on U.S. Route 189 in Provo Canyon. The work between Canyon Glen Park and Vivian Park included replacing the median barrier with a stronger […]
UDOT to reopen east-west travel on 13400 South in Riverton
Drivers will also have one less stop light at 2700 West this week, as traffic will shift to new interchange in Bluffdale SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Sept. 25, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation will mark two major milestones on the Bangerter Highway project on Monday, Sept. 29, with the reopening of east and westbound […]
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 […]
Logan Canyon to close overnight on July 21 and July 22
Additional closures in Farmington and Taylorsville may cause delays *This closure was reschedule for July 28 and July 29 due to the Rick Springs Fire* SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (July 17, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to plan ahead for a full overnight closure of Logan Canyon on July 21 and July […]
Bangerter Highway project moves forward, as 4700 South reopens east-west travel
All four Bangerter projects on track to wrap up in late 2025 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (July 10, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation will open 4700 South at Bangerter Highway to east-west travel tomorrow, bringing relief and increased traffic flow for local and regional travelers. This traffic shift is a significant milestone for the Bangerter […]
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 urges Utah drivers to learn how to safely share the road with big rigs
Professional semi-truck driver shares experiences from the driver’s seat With more commercial vehicles on Utah’s roads than any other state, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is educating Utahns on safe practices for sharing the roads. UDOT’s new Truck Smart campaign urges drivers to learn how to safely share the road with big rigs. There […]
UDOT announces next Deputy Director of Planning and Investment
Ben Huot will serve as the new Deputy Director of Planning and Investment starting July 15. Huot will succeed Teri Newell, who is retiring after 35 years of service in the transportation field. In this role, Huot will be responsible for statewide transportation planning; project prioritization and programming; coordination with other agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, […]