SALT LAKE CITY, UT — From repaving highways to improving transit options and enhancing pedestrian access, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is kicking off a busy construction season across Utah. UDOT announces 152 new construction projects worth $1.68 billion will start this year, with another 145 continuing construction.
“Every day, Utahns are out driving to work, picking up kids, heading to the mountains, or just getting where they need to go,” UDOT Deputy Director Lisa Wilson said. “Our job is to make sure those trips are as safe and smooth as possible. These projects might cause some short-term delays, but in the long run, they’ll mean better roads, less congestion, and a safer and more reliable way to get around — no matter how you travel.”
Planned improvements range from infrastructure like new interchanges, bridges, and lanes to community-building measures like extending transit routes and building trails. Some of the major projects happening this summer include:
This project will build a new interchange at the intersection of 1800 North and I-15 in Clearfield, Utah. Additionally, to accommodate current and future travel in the area, 1800 North will be widened up to 2000 West, an overpass at 500 West to cross the railroad will be added, and other measures are planned to create space for a future Hill Air Force Base entrance gate. Work began in March and is expected to finish in fall of 2027.
Crews will repave 3 miles of I-215 and 14 miles worth of ramps on SR-201, I-80, and California Avenue. In addition to repaving the road, 22 bridges will be repaved, a new drainage system will be installed, and pavement will be preserved for the next 15 years. This project is expected to start this summer and is anticipated to take two years to complete.
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This year, the 5600 South Improved Mobility project will begin phase three of its construction. This includes construction on the middle and side of I-15, as well as the reconstruction of 5600 South. Construction is expected to last through the summer of 2026.
For more than a decade, UDOT has been working to eliminate stoplights on Bangerter Highway by converting intersections into interchanges. UDOT is currently building new interchanges at 9800 South, 13400 South, 2700 West, and 4700 South, with completion expected by the end of the year.
Four new miles of freeway are being constructed to connect 2100 North in Lehi to Porter Rockwell Boulevard in Herriman, Utah. This project includes upgrading the intersection of 2100 North and Redwood Road with a new bridge, installing wildlife fencing, and creating a multi-use trail. Construction is expected to last through the spring of 2026.
Crews are continuing paving work to improve safety on state routes in San Juan County on the Energy Corridor. This year, crews will also install fiber-optic cables, cattle guards, and drainage systems. Construction is expected to last through the spring of 2026.
