Feedback needed for Phoston Spur and Rail Trail Study, U.S. Route 40 Corridor Study PARK CITY (May 29, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on two environmental studies impacting Summit and Wasatch County residents. The public is invited to attend an open house for the Phoston Spur and Rail Trail Study and the […]
Southbound Bangerter Highway to close this weekend
Significant delays expected as crews work on sewers in Riverton, Bluffdale The Utah Department of Transportation urges drivers to plan ahead for major lane closures and significant delays on Bangerter Highway between 12600 South and Redwood Road in Salt Lake County this weekend. Starting at 10 p.m. on May 30 through 5 a.m. on June […]
UDOT warns against a revamped tolling scam
Scammers are using text, phone calls to mislead Utahns SALT LAKE CITY (May 23, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is warning citizens about a revamped tolling scam that claims motorists have an unpaid balance. Scammers are using text messages that appear to be automated, as well as live phone calls, claiming to be directly […]
UDOT Resumes Construction in Indian Canyon
Public Invited to Open Houses DUCHESNE COUNTY (May 22, 2025) – The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has resumed construction on U.S. Highway 191 through Indian Canyon between Helper and Duchesne and is offering two open-houses where community members can meet the contractor and project team to learn more about the improvements. Public Open House Details […]
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 […]
UDOT urges drivers to plan ahead for Memorial Day traffic
Up to 55 minute delays on US-6 expected on the holiday The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to prepare for travel delays on Memorial Day weekend, with significant delays on Interstate 15 and U.S. Highway 6. On Friday, May 23, drivers can expect the following delays: On May 24 and May 25, drivers […]
UDOT repairing sinkhole off Interstate 15 in South Jordan
Sinkhole caused by failing drainage pipe The Utah Department of Transportation urges drivers to plan for delays in South Jordan while crews repair a sinkhole on 10600 South. Traffic is restricted to one lane on westbound 10600 South I-15 to 400 West, with additional restrictions through 700 West from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. during […]
UDOT to open several big mountain passes
Cedar Breaks, Monte Cristo, East Canyon and Guardsman Pass seasonal roads scheduled to open The Utah Department of Transportation will open several seasonal roads this week. State Route 148 in Cedar Breaks National Monument opened May 13. Crews were also able to open SR-65 from East Canyon to Emigration Canyon by Thursday, May 15. Monte […]
UDOT to permanently close Shepard Lane overpass in Farmington
Crews will prepare the bridge for demolition The Utah Department of Transportation will permanently close the Shepard Lane overpass in Farmington as early as May 7. The old bridge will be demolished in June to make way for the new Shepard Lane interchange. East and west traffic on Shepard Lane will be detoured to Burton […]
UDOT upgrades data collection method to assess visibility of lane markings
Engineers are studying visibility of lanes,while improving safety and saving tax payer dollars The Utah Department of Transportation is using mobile retroreflective technology to assess the visibility of lane markings on Interstate 15. Instead of relying on crews standing on the highway measuring lane marking visibility, this new technology allows UDOT to do it solely […]