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Traffic Delays Likely As Memorial Day Weekend Starts
By Porter Huntsman · June 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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As Memorial Day weekend begins, drivers should prepare for potential traffic congestion. The Utah Department of Transportation reports that delays could impact Spanish Fork Canyon.
Key takeaways
Spanish Fork Canyon could see delays of 90 minutes according to the Utah Department of Transportation.
Salt Lake International Airport expects about 100,000 travelers over the Memorial Day weekend.
Drivers are encouraged to prepare for traffic as the holiday weekend gets underway.
Drivers are advised to prepare for significant traffic as the Memorial Day weekend begins.
The Utah Department of Transportation has stated that Spanish Fork Canyon could experience delays of up to 90 minutes.
Traveler volume is also expected to be high at Salt Lake International Airport.
Airport officials expect approximately 100,000 travelers to pass through the airport over the course of the long weekend.