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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Millcreek weighs potential transportation fee to tackle aging roads
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 1 - 10:30 a.m.
Millcreek is considering a transportation utility fee to address road infrastructure needs. Residents are being asked to weigh in on the matter.

Utah officials issue warning after record motorcycle deaths
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted April 30 - 5:35 p.m.
Utah transportation officials are urging caution as motorcycle season begins, following a record number of rider deaths in 2025 and a renewed push to reduce preventable crashes.

Police enforce new e-bike regulations as new Utah law takes effect May 6
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 29 - 7:11 p.m.
Police statewide are cracking down on many e-bike riders in the wake of a new Utah law that will take into effect May 6.

How this free bus service solves a gap in Salt Lake County transit service
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 29 - 6:15 a.m.
A new transit service is now available in Salt Lake County, using high frequency and priority lanes, while costing a fraction of the cost of building out a new light-rail line.

Utah unveils limited-time patriotic license plate ahead of America 250
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 9:45 p.m.
As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial celebration, Utah drivers will be able to purchase, for a limited time, a license plate with a fresh new design.

Utah begins construction of small Moab trail connection that has larger impacts
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 28 - 8:36 p.m.
The race to build a statewide trail network is on.

2 key I-80, I-215 ramps near Salt Lake airport to close for up to 45 days
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 24 - 4:01 p.m.
Utah transportation officials are urging travelers to plan ahead as it begins work on a pair of freeway ramps near Salt Lake City International Airport that will keep them closed for as much as 45 days.


