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 […]
Major interstate ramps in Salt Lake and Davis County to close this weekend
Repaving and lane striping work to close freeway ramps SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (June 19, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation will close several major interstate ramps this weekend for construction. On Saturday, June 21 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, June 23, the Interstate 215 eastbound ramp to southbound Interstate 15 will be […]
Northbound I-15 in Davis County to close overnight this Saturday
Crews will continue demolition of Shepard Lane bridge FARMINGTON, Utah (June 18, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation urges drivers to plan for delays this weekend, as northbound Interstate 15 in Davis County will close Saturday night as crews continue demolishing the Shepard Lane bridge. Starting June 21 at 9:30 p.m., northbound I-15 between 200 North […]
UDOT to improve northbound SR-36 and eastbound I-80 in Tooele County
Drivers should plan for temporary lane closures on SR-36 between I-80 and Stansbury Parkway The Utah Department of Transportation is starting a project to improve mobility and reduce congestion for drivers on SR-36 in Tooele. Weekday lane closures of northbound SR-36 will begin on June 16 and continue through the summer of 2026, with nighttime […]
I-15 in Davis County to close overnight for two Saturdays
Crews will demolish old Shepard Lane bridge as crews continue work on new interchange The Utah Department of Transportation is preparing for two overnight closures of I-15 in Davis County to demolish the Shepard Lane bridge. This weekend on Saturday, June 14, southbound I-15 between 200 North and Park Lane will close from 9:30 p.m. […]
UDOT crews begin biannual assessment of 200 weather stations across the state
Stations provide real-time safety information and save taxpayer dollars The Utah Department of Transportation is conducting its biannual checkups on approximately 200 weather stations around the state. These weather stations provide UDOT with valuable real-time safety information. UDOT then relays this information to the public through various communication channels like variable messaging signs (VMS), the […]
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 to teach drivers how to be safe around big trucks
Truck Smart partners with professional semi-truck drivers help educate Utahns on safely interacting with large trucks SALT LAKE CITY (June 3, 2025) — With a higher percentage of commercial vehicles on Utah’s roads than nearly any other state, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is educating Utahns on safe practices for sharing the roads. UDOT’s […]
UDOT seeking public comment on environmental studies for Summit, Wasatch Counties
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 […]