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Sammy Linebaugh reporting Morning commuters from the south end of the valley ran into a little more stop and go, thanks to new ramp meters at a couple more northbound on-ramps.
This morning it caused longer delays for commuters trying to get onto I-15, but once they were on the freeway, it was actually smoother sailing. UDOT officials say that's the idea.
90th south, 106th south and 123rd south, the Draper exit: They all now have a metered on-ramp system that will operate during morning commute hours. Of course we're used to having meters at other on ramps, like 72-hundred south, the difference with these new ones, cars go two at a time, instead of just one car. Signs are posted, so it should be clear. UDOT officials say a little patience will go a long way.
Nile Easton/UDOT: "Getting onto 1-15 might take you a little bit longer, but the time savings will be more than made up once you get on i-15 itself."
This morning, the new meters caught some by surprise. One driver we saw blew past the red light, realized what he'd done, put his car in reverse to back up, then thought better of it. A little bit of a learning curve here.
