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UDOT ordered to stop construction-related activities on planned highway amid court fight
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 3 - 12:00 p.m.
Construction of a new highway corridor in southwest Utah has been paused yet again after a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction to suspend the project.
Massive Utah transportation bill stalls in House amid various concerns
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 2 - 4:30 p.m.
An omnibus transportation bill that's gained scrutiny over proposing greater state control over roads in Salt Lake City faced a shocking setback over a different provision.
No more waiting at red lights: Snowplows in northern Utah can drive on through
Bryanna Willis, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 11:26 a.m.
Snowplows in northern Utah no longer have to wait for red lights as new technology allows the plows to get green lights at every intersection, thanks to new technology unveiled on Wednesday.
Utah bill seeks to create committee, new process after record number of road-naming bills
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 9:35 a.m.
Utah legislators are considering a new process to honorarily name highways in the state after dealing with a record number of requests to rename highways.
Safety experts encourage parents to bring car seats on airplanes
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 8:03 p.m.
The next time parents fly with young children, experts want them to bring a car seat on the plane, one of the key topics discussed at the Child Passenger Safety Conference on Wednesday.
What's the best airport in North America? It might just be in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 12:00 p.m.
One of the best airports in North America is located in Salt Lake City, according to a recent survey of worldwide passengers.
South Salt Lake to close 300 East for months to replace aging bridge, traffic impacts expected
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 9:04 a.m.
South Salt Lake warns of road closures near Fitts park and Granite Park Junior High.
Utah's dry winter saving UDOT millions in snow removal budget
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted Feb. 19 - 6:31 p.m.
This year's lack of snow has helped UDOT save millions in snow removal. So what does it do with all that extra money?
Unsupervised 15-year-old Utahns won't be hitting the roads anytime soon
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 18 - 10:35 p.m.
Utahns worried about more teen drivers on the roads can breathe a sigh of relief. A bill that would have lowered the driver's license age in Utah has been amended.
Workers offer tire health refresher ahead of anticipated valley snow
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Feb. 17 - 9:22 p.m.
Ahead of valley upcoming snow, employees at a tire shop offered a few refreshers about tire health to keep commutes from slipping, sliding and spinning out of control.
Winter storm warnings, advisories expanded to Utah's valleys in rare move this season
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 17 - 4:40 p.m.
Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories have been expanded out to Utah's valleys, in a rare move this winter. It could create a messy Wednesday commute.
Snowstorm gives rusty drivers refresher course for Cottonwood Canyons' traction law
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 9:30 a.m.
Even a trace of snow was enough to get drivers lining up to enter Salt Lake's Cottonwood Canyons on Wednesday, where they were reminded of the state's traction law.
Collaboration or takeover? Bill that increases Utah input on Salt Lake City streets advances
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 8:40 a.m.
A bill that could impact how Salt Lake City implements future road safety projects on busier roads passed through a Senate committee on Monday.
UDOT Super Bowl ad warns against distracted driving
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Feb. 7 - 5:03 p.m.
A new Super Bowl commercial from UDOT delivers a blunt warning to drivers across the state: Checking your phone behind the wheel can have deadly consequences.
Mapleton homeowners push back against proposed road threatening farms, homes
Jodi Reynosa, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 1:34 p.m.
Several Mapleton homeowners are voicing frustration and fear after learning a proposed road expansion could cut directly through their private property, including a 20‑acre farm.
6 groups sue feds over decision to reapprove Washington County highway plan
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 6:09 a.m.
Six environmental and conservation groups are challenging the government's decision to move forward with a road project through a section of a conservation area in southwest Utah.
This half-mile art piece highlights Salt Lake City's longest transportation challenge
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 6:04 p.m.
A traditional Mexican folk art installation hangs along the intersection of 900 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City Thursday, stretched across the west-east divide of I-15 and the rail tracks.
UDOT begins next phase of safety upgrades for Spanish Fork Canyon
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 1:45 p.m.
The Utah Department of Transportation announced Thursday it had completed safety upgrades along four miles of Spanish Fork Canyon, but more improvements are in the works.
Salt Lake City voices concerns on bill calling for new UDOT partnership, other changes
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 11:09 a.m.
A proposed Utah bill calls on Salt Lake City to partner with state transportation officials before enacting any new traffic safety projects, following a study required in 2025.
Growing Mexican airline to expand into Utah, adding new connections for travelers
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 7:36 p.m.
Salt Lake City International Airport is getting a new airline, which seeks to bolster connections between Utah and Mexico.
UDOT to close lanes of I-15 in Davis County nightly to support new bridge project
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 12:00 p.m.
The Utah Department of Transportation warns of nightly lane reductions this week for ongoing construction in Farmington to support pedestrian bridge as part of the Shepard Lane project.
Salt Lake City wants to close these streets for 2027 temple open house
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 2 - 4:47 p.m.
Salt Lake City is planning ahead as it prepares for the reopening of the historic Salt Lake Temple, which is projected to attract millions of visitors next year.
Utah lawmakers hope to rename road after fallen Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted Jan. 31 - 8:51 a.m.
Utah lawmakers are drafting a new plan to honor Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser, killed in the line of duty in 2024, by renaming a road in Utah County after the officer.
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office teams up with UDOT for traction sticker program
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted Jan. 30 - 7:41 p.m.
Snow has been sparse this year, but safety is still top priority for the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, as it enforces the new traction sticker program for the Cottonwood canyons.
