Project Overview

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is starting a major construction rehabilitation project on I-215 West from SR-201 to North Temple. Project Elements include:

  • Roadway reconstruction
  • Rehabilitation of 22 bridges
  • Pavement reconstruction on 14 miles of ramps on I-80 and California Avenue

 

Upcoming Traffic Impacts*

Holiday Hours

  • Crews will pause work for the holiday beginning midday Wednesday, November 26, and will resume operations on Monday, December 1. 

 

North Temple

  • North Temple from 1940 West to 2200 West will be closed starting the evening of Saturday, December 13 through 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14. 
  • Follow the posted detours. Driveways east of I-215 will be maintained. Motorists should follow traffic control devices and flaggers.

 

Ongoing I-215 Traffic Impacts*

  • All traffic is shifted to the east side of I-215 through next Summer.
  • Expect overnight lane and ramp closures.

 

Ongoing Local Street Traffic Impacts*

The bridges over each of the streets below are being rehabilitated. Expect various restrictions during construction activities. 

    Cross Street Closures

    • 500 South: 500 South is restricted to one lane in each direction and lane shifts through the end of March
    • Indiana Avenue: Expect intermittent traffic restrictions and lane shifts through the end of March
    • California Avenue: Expect intermittent turning movement restrictions and lane shifts through the end of March
    • 1700 South: Expect intermittent traffic restrictions and lane shifts through the end of March

     

    Ongoing Construction Activities 

    • Construction activities continue to progress on the west side of I-215 including:
    • Installation of a new drainage system
    • Placement of barrier
    • Removal of the road surface
    • Demolition of the top layers and sides of various bridges

     

    What to Expect

    • Lane closures and traffic shifts
    • Reduced speeds
    • Noise, dust, and vibration
    • Heavy equipment, support vehicles, and crew members in the area

     

    Project Map

    *Construction schedules and traffic impacts are subject to change.

     

    Schedule

    * July 28, 2025 - Fall 2026

     

    Schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions and material availability.

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    Construction

    Lane Closures and construction activities July 2025 - Late 2026

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    Project Completion (Late 2026)

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    Project Milestones

    Construction begins July 28, 2025

    Contact Information

    To contact the public information team with questions or concerns:

    Hotline: 855-215-UDOT

    Email: i215westimproved@utah.gov

     

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