The Utah Department of Transportation has announced several active and upcoming infrastructure projects across the state, including overnight lane closures in Parleys Canyon and road reconstruction efforts in Farmington and Eagle Mountain.
Drivers traveling through Parleys Canyon should expect overnight delays starting Monday as UDOT begins a major construction project on Interstate 80. As KSLTV News reported, lane closures will occur nightly between 2300 East and exit 130 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., with crews maintaining one lane in each direction. UDOT Public Relations Director John Gleason advised motorists to consider alternative routes, such as Provo Canyon, during late-night hours.
This multi-year effort on I-80 aims to repave 22 miles of roadway, improve eight bridges, and upgrade nearly 50 miles of culverts. A subsequent phase of the project is scheduled to begin later this summer, focusing on paving between Lambs Canyon and Mountain Dell Reservoir.
In Eagle Mountain, UDOT has announced five-week lane closures on 2100 N. near the I-15 interchange beginning May 17. According to a notice from Eagle Mountain City, eastbound 2100 N. to State Street will experience a left lane closure, while eastbound 2100 N. to 1200 W. will be reduced to one lane during overnight hours only.
The closures also include the temporary relocation of the bike lane to a shared-use sidewalk path. UDOT stated these closures are necessary for crews to prepare for future project phasing and area design.
In Farmington, UDOT is working with city officials to reconstruct SR-106 (Main Street) between Park Lane and Shepard Lane. The project aims to expand pedestrian facilities, improve drainage, and extend the road's lifespan through resurfacing and the installation of new curb, gutter, and sidewalks.
According to Farmington City, daytime work will occur Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with potential delays of up to 15 minutes due to one-way traffic controlled by flaggers. The project is expected to reach completion by Fall 2026.
In Grand County, the Spanish Valley Multi-Use Pathway project continues to move toward construction. As Moab Times reported, Grand County Commissioners unanimously approved authorization for property negotiations related to the pathway, which is intended to improve biking and walking access while addressing flooding issues along Spanish Valley Drive.
The project has received a $2.7 million funding award from UDOT in 2021. While design work is approximately 90% complete, officials noted a remaining funding gap of roughly $1.1 million must be addressed before construction can begin, potentially in 2027.
