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Fight over West Desert Airpark in Utah County continues

Fight over West Desert Airpark in Utah County continues

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 9:03 p.m.

A dispute between the owners of a small, public-use airport in western Utah County and the neighboring town of less than 150 people is growing.
Salt Lake City has 2 new bike trails, but will they last?

Salt Lake City has 2 new bike trails, but will they last?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 2:41 p.m.

Salt Lake City's two newest bike projects were the subject of a new law before officially opening. Adjustments to them are still being considered.
Railroad company to relocate Salt Lake yard, easing blocked crossing congestion

Railroad company to relocate Salt Lake yard, easing blocked crossing congestion

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 26 - 5:02 p.m.

A project to relocate a heavily used railroad yard in Salt Lake City is expected to ease some of the city's east-west transportation issues.
Salt Lake City passes road closure that could solve last remaining train horn issue

Salt Lake City passes road closure that could solve last remaining train horn issue

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 23 - 9:03 p.m.

A small, indefinite road closure in Salt Lake City could help fix a complaint that west side residents have had for years.
Utah's seasonal roads reopen ahead of holiday weekend

Utah's seasonal roads reopen ahead of holiday weekend

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 8:36 p.m.

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Utah's seasonal roads are officially open for summer travel. Here's which ones are open.
Memorial Day weekend travel could create delays of up to 90 minutes in Utah

Memorial Day weekend travel could create delays of up to 90 minutes in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 7:33 a.m.

National and state transportation officials don't expect gas prices this Memorial Day weekend to dissuade the unofficial start of summer travel. That could lead to delays on some Utah roads.
Major TRAX delays are expected for a month beginning this weekend

Major TRAX delays are expected for a month beginning this weekend

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 21 - 10:31 p.m.

A construction project may cause major delays for blue, green and red line TRAX riders between Sunday and June 20, Utah transit officials warn.
Utah lawmakers to explore lane-filtering extension, other motorcycle safety issues

Utah lawmakers to explore lane-filtering extension, other motorcycle safety issues

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 20 - 9:02 p.m.

Utah lawmakers want to take a deeper look at lane filtering and other motorcycle safety measures, as they look to solve a spike in motorcycle fatalities.
Families of fatal crash victims share their stories ahead of the '100 deadliest days of summer'

Families of fatal crash victims share their stories ahead of the '100 deadliest days of summer'

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted May 20 - 6:33 p.m.

A new display at the Shops at South Towne is showing real-life realities of deadly crashes ahead of the "100 deadliest days of summer."
Garfield County moves ahead with chip sealing Hole-in-the-Rock Road amid legal fight

Garfield County moves ahead with chip sealing Hole-in-the-Rock Road amid legal fight

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted May 19 - 8:02 p.m.

Garfield County has begun chip-sealing the first 10 miles of Hole-in-the-Rock Road, a popular backcountry route that has seen a surge in tourism, even as a legal battle over it continues.
A new concept to solve Arches National Park's transportation woes has emerged

A new concept to solve Arches National Park's transportation woes has emerged

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 18 - 1:56 p.m.

A new option has emerged in an effort to solve long-standing traffic woes at Arches National Park
Salt Lake City airport to receive share of FAA's $970M for family-friendly traveling

Salt Lake City airport to receive share of FAA's $970M for family-friendly traveling

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 16 - 7:05 a.m.

It'll soon be easier for families to breeze through security lines at the Salt Lake City International Airport.
UDOT closing I-15 in Lehi Friday night

UDOT closing I-15 in Lehi Friday night

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 4:52 p.m.

The Utah Department of Transportation plans to close I-15 at 2100 North in Lehi on Friday starting at midnight to accommodate construction for the new 2100 North freeway project.
UDOT getting early start on spring, summer road repairs

UDOT getting early start on spring, summer road repairs

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted May 14 - 9:00 a.m.

The silver lining to a lack of snow in Utah this year is that road crews are getting an early jump on repair projects that would otherwise be done in the blistering summer heat.
UDOT finalizes its plan to handle travel in Big Cottonwood Canyon

UDOT finalizes its plan to handle travel in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 3:11 p.m.

Utah transportation officials have finalized a plan to gradually increase ski bus service and eventually introduce tolling in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
 Weekend construction project aims to make Main Street in South Salt Lake more bike friendly

Weekend construction project aims to make Main Street in South Salt Lake more bike friendly

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 12 - 1:30 p.m.

South Salt Lake's Main Street could become more bike-friendly through an upcoming weekend construction project.
Guardsman Pass reopens early, as summerlike temperatures return to Utah

Guardsman Pass reopens early, as summerlike temperatures return to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 2:05 p.m.

Guardsman Pass, a popular seasonal route, reopened for the summer earlier than in past years, as summerlike temperatures return to the state.
Greenbike nears its 1 millionth ride — and it's looking forward to many more

Greenbike nears its 1 millionth ride — and it's looking forward to many more

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 9:03 p.m.

Following a robust 2025, Utah's only nonprofit bike share program finds itself nearing a major milestone, a little more than a decade in the making.
I-80 overnight lane closures starting in Parleys Canyon on Monday

I-80 overnight lane closures starting in Parleys Canyon on Monday

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 8:43 a.m.

Drivers traveling through Parleys Canyon should prepare for overnight delays starting Monday as the Utah Department of Transportation begins a major construction project along I-80.
Thistle Junction construction begins in Spanish Fork Canyon

Thistle Junction construction begins in Spanish Fork Canyon

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 8:34 p.m.

The Utah Department of Transportation is revamping Thistle Junction at U.S. 6 and the turnoff to U.S. 89, in a project that started on Friday.
These new laws took effect in Utah on Wednesday

These new laws took effect in Utah on Wednesday

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted May 6 - 4:48 p.m.

A majority of the 541 laws approved by the Utah Legislature this year took effect Wednesday.
Salt Lake City approves new name for 500 South after removing Cesar Chavez's name

Salt Lake City approves new name for 500 South after removing Cesar Chavez's name

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 5 - 10:31 p.m.

500 South has a new honorary street name through the heart of Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake City International Airport to raise parking fees as it sorts out next budget

Salt Lake City International Airport to raise parking fees as it sorts out next budget

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 4 - 5:00 p.m.

It will soon cost a little more to park at Utah's largest airport.
New lanes to open on Pioneer Crossing in hopes of reducing congestion, UDOT says

New lanes to open on Pioneer Crossing in hopes of reducing congestion, UDOT says

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 3 - 9:03 a.m.

Utah County commuters may see less congestion on Pioneer Crossing as new lanes are set to open by Monday morning, according to UDOT.
Utah's powered pavement: Electric charging roads being developed at Utah State University

Utah's powered pavement: Electric charging roads being developed at Utah State University

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 11:36 a.m.

Researchers at Utah State University are on the verge of an electric idea: They're rolling out cutting-edge technology, where the road charges your electric car or truck as you drive.