UDOT putting projects on hold for Memorial Day Weekend in anticipation of traffic delays

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The Utah Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced it would be bringing most of its projects to a halt over the Memorial Day Weekend in an effort to m

Wed, May 22nd 2024 at 2:18 PMinimize travel delays.

In a statement issued two days ahead of one of the busiest road travel days of the year across the nation, the department said the majority of construction would be suspended, and all lanes would be opened that could be opened. The statement noted that some closures would remain in place due to unfinished construction or unsafe conditions.SR-12 near Henrieville where detours will remain due to bridge constructionWayne County

SR-24 between I-70 and Hanksville will have slower speed limits and flagging delays up to 15 minutes.For the rest of the roads, even with the orange and white barrels cleared, UDOT was still predicting additional delays along the Wasatch Front - and across the state. Drivers were urged to give themself at least 20 minutes of extra time to deal with delays in some areas, and up to a half hour or more in others.Delays up to 10 minutes on I-15, countywideDelays up to 10 minutes on northbound I-15 through NephiDelays up to 10 minutes on I-15, countywideMemorial Day Weekend kicks off the unofficial start to the summer travel season, as well as the 100 Deadliest Days on Utah roads.

Memorial Day Weekend Delays Construction Traffic I-15 Lanes Counties

 

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