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 […]
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 […]