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4 days ago
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Bangerter Hwy to close this weekend for sewer work, delays expected
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Utah Dept. of Transportation is urging drivers to plan ahead as major lane closures are scheduled for Bangerter Hwy. this weekend. Construction crews will be doing sewer work in the area, according to UDOT. UDOT said to expect 'significant delays' on Bangerter Hwy. as southbound lanes will be completely closed from 12600 South to 2700 West this weekend. The closure is expected to last from 10 p.m. on Friday, May 30, through 5 a.m. on Monday, June 2. UDOT recommends that drivers detour via 12600 South and Redwood Rd. Here are other travel restrictions happening this weekend: One lane closed on westbound/northbound Bangerter Hwy. between 2700 West and Redwood Rd. No north or southbound travel on 2700 West at Bangerter Hwy. No right turns for semi-trucks on southbound 2700 West onto westbound/northbound Bangerter Hwy. 'Both Bangerter projects in this area are nearing some significant milestones,' a UDOT press release states. 'Bridge beams at 13400 South are scheduled to be placed next week and the bridge deck of the 2700 West bridge will be poured early this summer.' UDOT has been working to get rid of stoplights on Bangerter Highway by converting intersections into interchanges. The department is currently focused on making these changes to 4700 South, 9800 South, 13400 South, and 2700 West. 'Bangerter Highway is one of the Salt Lake Valley's largest north-to-south corridors, moving an average of 60,000 vehicles per day,' the release states. 'Removing stoplights and converting all intersections into freeway-style interchanges will enhance safety and help keep traffic moving in the thriving west side of the Salt Lake Valley.' In the future, stoplights from 4100 South to California Avenue will also be removed, according to the department. These changes will be a continuation of the effort to help the flow of traffic through this corridor. Friday Flicks: Two new movie releases for the weekend Welcome to Maui – GTU and the Mayor of Maui invite you to experience paradise! 'She was our sunshine': Grieving family of child killed in Salt Lake City driveway crash asks for community support Karate kicks, haunted houses, and Silicon Valley sociopaths: What to watch this week Heart & Soul's Music Stroll brings live music and real connection to Sugar House Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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‘Good roads cost less:' Utah infrastructure receives ‘C+' grade from engineers, above national average
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — The Utah section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released its 2025 Report Card for Utah's Infrastructure on Thursday, with grades released for 12 different categories that were measured. A spokesperson with the shared his thoughts on the report card. Overall, Utah earned a 'C+' grade, one of three states to receive this grade, along with Georgia and Wisconsin. The grade is also the highest the ASCE has given to any state and is just above the national average of 'C' in the , which was released in March. Police ramp up education for 100 Deadliest Days The state's aviation infrastructure was the only category to see a grade increase, while three categories saw decreases: bridges, stormwater and transit. All other categories remained the same from 2020. Here are the grades for each category measured: B+ — Roads B — Bridges B- — Drinking Water, Solid Waste, Transit C+ — Aviation, Dams, Hazardous Waste C — Stormwater, Wastewater D+ — Canals D- — Levees Craig Friant, Chair of the Report Card, said that state leaders have taken steps to ensure the reliability of infrastructure systems as more people move to the state, but he added that will also create problems with water supply. 'A growing population and more frequent droughts also mean our water supply faces ongoing threats,' Friant said in the report. 'While Utahns have drastically reduced their water usage, there are ongoing challenges, and leaders need to be proactive with their solutions.' The report cited that the investment in infrastructure from Utah leaders helped the state earn high grades for roads and bridges. It also cited state lawmakers' approval of $14 billion in funding for transportation in 2023, spread over six years, as another factor in the grade increase for roads. John Gleason, the public relations director with UDOT, shared his thoughts on the grades for roads and bridges, most of which are managed by the department. 'We put a lot of focus into maintaining our roads, keeping them in good shape. We have a saying that 'good roads cost less,' and what that means is if we can do these maintenance projects and keep them in shape… then that staves off the big capacity projects,' Gleason told ABC4. UDOT's bridge management program is very 'robust,' Gleason shared. He said that UDOT has a great understanding of the life cycle of bridges and what maintenance needs to be done to make them last. He said that funding for these projects is what helped roads and bridges receive these higher grades. 'We've had a lot of big capacity projects in the last few decades, you know, it was a different story before the Winter Olympics 2002, but over the years we've had a major commitment by our state leaders,' Gleason stated. 'They understand the importance of a good transportation system and what that means for the economy.' Gleason said that UDOT has been innovating with its construction of bridges. He stressed that this innovation helps them be wise with the taxpayer money that goes into these projects. 'We've been leaders in the way that we build bridges and the way that we maintain bridges for a long time,' he said. 'We don't say 'this is the way it's always been done in the past,' we always look for new innovative ways that are going to save time and money.' Double-tracking the frontrunner is a big project for UDOT, Gleason shared. He said that they have committed not only to moving vehicles, but moving people. UDOT is also working on improvements to walking and biking trails as well as connections to transit. 'It really speaks to the quality of life that we have here in Utah…' Gleason said. 'We want to make sure that we can maintain that and even make things better here in the future.' The full report is . Latest Headlines: Utah's House to elect new leadership. Here's who's running 'Good roads cost less:' Utah infrastructure receives 'C+' grade from engineers, above national average Salt Lake woman dies in crash after allegedly stealing a car, fleeing from police Syracuse police release photo of assault suspect, provide update Intermountain Health breaks ground on new St. George clinic Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Pedestrian on I-15 killed by semi-truck in Washington County
WASHINGTON, Utah () — A fatal crash involving a semi-truck and a pedestrian on I-15 has forced the interstate to close early Friday morning, May 23. Lt. Cameron Roden with Utah Highway Patrol said the incident happened in the southbound lanes of I-15 near mile marker 12. Details as of 8:30 a.m. are extremely limited, however, Lt. Roden confirmed with that the victim was a woman but did not release any further details about her identity. Roden said there were no other vehicles in the area, and it is currently unknown why the victim was on the highway. First responders have closed southbound I-15 at exit 12 to Main Street. There is currently no estimate for when the interstate will reopen. Drivers are advised to expect heavy delays in the area and are encouraged to use an alternate route, if possible. UDOT encouraged drivers to use the exit to use an alternate route. Drivers may also exit the interstate at Washington Parkway and use Buena Vista Boulevard as an alternate. will update this story as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available. Motorcyclist dies after colliding with deer, being run over by vehicle near Hanna Pedestrian on I-15 killed by semi-truck in Washington County Warm and windy weather welcomes Memorial Day weekend in Utah Suspect in overnight armed robbery shot, killed by Unified Police Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' faces a swarm of Senate GOP objections Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-05-2025
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‘Plan ahead': UDOT anticipates heavy traffic for Memorial Day weekend
SALT LAKE CITY () — Summer unofficially kicks off this weekend with the first warm three-day weekend. More than between Thursday and Monday, which experts say would set a new Memorial Day weekend record. And Utah is no exception. In anticipation of the spike in road travel, the is urging Utahns to prepare for travel delays, particularly on I-15 and U.S. Highway 6. At the start of the weekend on Friday, May 23, drivers on I-15 in Salt Lake County can expect delays of up to 30 minutes on their commute between noon and 8 p.m. Meanwhile, I-15 in the Nephi area is expected to see up to 25-minute delays in the same time period. Peak delays are anticipated between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Eastbound US-6 will also see delays at the start of the long weekend, roughly 10 minutes between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Lagoon blurs past and future with 3 new rides and a saloon for 2025 Returning home on Monday, May 26, could be the worst of the travel delay impacts, according to UDOT. Westbound US-6 could see delays of up to 55 minutes between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., with peak travel delays happening between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Meanwhile, drivers on northbound I-15 on Memorial Day should anticipate up to 25-minute delays between noon and 9 p.m. UDOT expects the area around Zion National Park, particularly from St. George and Cedar City, will also see 10-15 minute commute delays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. throughout the weekend, with peak travel delays happening around 11 a.m. In anticipation of the heightened travel around Zion, UDOT said it was planning to . The program will provide updates on road, traffic and parking conditions and educational content for trip planning. 'The iconic landscapes in the Zion area draw tourism from all over the world,' UDOT Traveler Information Director Becky Parker said. 'Our goal with this new extension of Roads to Rec is to provide everyone, from visitors to locals, with helpful information. Whether it's a once-in-a lifetime visit or a weekly one, we want to give them the transportation information they need to enjoy their trip.' UDOT will also be suspending several of its construction projects for the weekend to help reduce travel delays over the holiday weekend. McIver 'slammed her forearms' into immigration officers: charging docs 'Plan ahead': UDOT anticipates heavy traffic for Memorial Day weekend McIver rejected plea deal, saying DOJ pushed her to 'admit to doing something that I did not do' Above-average warming trend kicks off in Utah President Trump to push budget bill on Capitol Hill Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-05-2025
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TRAFFIC ALERT: UDOT working to repair sinkhole off I-15 in Sandy
SANDY, Utah () — The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to plan for delays as crews work to repair a sinkhole and replace more than 40 feet worth of damaged pipe on 10600 South. Crews have been working since Monday to fix the road. Currently, traffic is restricted to one lane on westbound 10600 South I-15 to 400 West. There are also restrictions on 700 West from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. during repairs. UDOT said the lane closures will stay in place through Saturday afternoon. Two lanes will remain open at night. Christine Gallegos' murder case solved after 40 years UDOT said that crews noticed a small hole on the shoulder and far right lane of the road a few weeks ago, leading to an investigation that revealed the pipe underneath was collapsing due to aging infrastructure. UDOT worked immediately to repair it. 'Safety is our top priority. That's why we have the inconvenience of the traffic control right now,' UDOT Roadway Operations Manager Jake Brown said. 'But this is a priority for us to get fixed, due to the heavy rains coming. We want to make sure the road is safe.' UDOT reported that in August 2023, a larger sinkhole appeared on the same pipeline down the road to the east. Brown said that pipes will often rust from the bottom up, especially during times of increased moisture. If those pipes collapse, the road can be compromised as well, regularly leading to a sinkhole. Utahns need 156-hour work week to afford median rent, report says 'The bottom of the pipe was rotted, and as the water keeps coming through, it gets weaker and weaker, so the pipe collapses in on itself and then the roadway sinks,' he said. '… We find we have a lot of problems when we get thunder bumpers or good, solid rainstorms. That really affects our drainage underneath.' UDOT said that this kind of deterioration can be difficult to track, but as crews had noticed a depression in the road earlier, they had been able to monitor it. 'We're always looking for different things as we're traveling down the road and maintaining our roads,' Brown said. 'If we see any problems whatsoever, we immediately pull over and investigate, make sure there is not a problem or do a temporary fix, and get a permanent fix planned.' UDOT said to keep in mind that construction schedules are weather-dependent and are subject to change, so make sure you visit the UDOT traffic website or download the UDOT app for updates. 100 Women Who Care is celebrating ten years TRAFFIC ALERT: UDOT working to repair sinkhole off I-15 in Sandy Nourish your body and the planet at Rawtopia 5 takeaways from birthright citizenship argument at Supreme Court Trump administration moves to roll back Biden-era PFAs water protections Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
