Construction Update | Feb. 20, 2025

I-15 Corridor – 5600 South Nightly Road Closures

Crews will be installing bridge beams on the new I-15 structure beginning Friday, Feb. 28 through Tuesday, March 4 from 7 p.m.– 5 a.m. Drivers can expect nightly road closures and detours underneath I-15 along 5600 South (SR-97) while this work takes place. I-15 on and off ramps will remain accessible.

More detour information will be shared in future updates.

Aerial of I-15 mainline and 5600 South facing west.

Freeway Park Drive

Crews will continue utility work through early March in preparation for final roadway and paving activities beginning in early spring. Business access will be maintained. Drivers can expect ocassional one-way flagging operations and short-term delays.

5600 South Corridor

Utility work will continue through early March along 5600 South (SR-97) and 1900 West (SR-126) in Roy. Crews will temporarily close some cross streets throughout the corridor. 

Residents and businesses may experience short-term service interruptions to complete tie-overs to new services. Individual stakeholders will be notified. Drivers can expect ocassional one-way flagging operations and short-term delays along the 5600 South corridor.

Aerial of utility work along 5600 South and 2050 West facing northeast.

5600 South – Adjacent Street Closures

Utility work is ongoing throughout the 5600 South (SR-97) corridor and 1900 West (SR-126). Crews will temporarily close some adjacent streets throughout the corridor. Residents and businesses may experience short-term service interruptions to complete tie-overs to new services. Drivers should follow posted detours and expect delays. Notifications will be sent to individual stakeholders.

• 2700 West* (South side) – Closed till Feb. 28
• 3275 West* (North side) – Closed Feb. 24 – Feb. 26
• 3375 West* (North side) – Closed Feb. 19 – Feb. 20
• 3100 West* – Closed Feb. 12 – Feb. 20
• 2050 West* – Closed through late spring/early summer

Drivers– please use alternate routes and plan for delays.

5600 South – Bridge Beam Installation

Crews installed bridge girders (beams) on the north side of 5600 South bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) this past weekend. This operation was carried out in cold weather, included nightly road closures, and utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to assist with the installation.

More details of the bridge installation will be shared in future updates.

Bridge beam installation along 5600 South over Union Pacific Railroad.

Utility work along 5600 South and 2700 West facing south.

Driver Safety: Please prioritize safety while driving during these winter conditions.

• Slow down and maintain a safe following distance
• Obey speed limits and follow posted signage
• Be alert for crew members and equipment
• Avoid distractions and be prepared for detours and lane changes
• Drive patiently and cautiously to ensure everyone's safety on the road

How can I utilize the pedestrian bridge across 5600 South?

Crews are hard at work on the brand-new pedestrian bridge in Roy City. We're excited for you to start using it! Check out the animation below to see how you can take advantage of this addition to the community.

The bridge over 5600 South is scheduled to be open to pedestrians in spring 2025.

End of Year – 2024, That's a Wrap!

As we closed out 2024, it's time to reflect on the progress and achievements in our project area. Take a look at some highlights below from this past year.

Ongoing Work

I-15 Southbound Crossover 

On Friday, Nov. 8, crews installed a temporary traffic pattern in place to help them widen and reconstruct the southbound roadway and bridge structure.  All lanes of travel will be maintained. Drivers use caution and expect a new traffic pattern through spring 2025.

Refer to the video animation below for traffic pattern change.

Freeway Park Dr.

Crews are continuing utility work along Freeway Park Dr. This work will continue through the winter with periodic one-way flagging operations. Business access will be maintained. Left-hand turns are restricted to and from Freeway Park Dr. at 5600 South (SR-97). Drivers–please drive slow, use caution and expect intermittent delays during peak travel times.

The lastest information information on safe walking routes effective through spring 2025. 

The trail closure is in place through winter 2025. Pedestrians are encouraged to detour via 2700 W. 

Know Before You Go! Download the UDOT Traffic App Today!
The UDOT Traffic app provides commuters and travelers with mobile access to information for the State of Utah roadways. 

The available information includes:

• Emergency and incident notifications
• Construction alerts
• Anticipated delays and lane closures
• Road conditions
• Travelwise alerts
• A zoomable, scrollable map-based display

*download available for iPhone and Android devices

Learn more about Travelwise Tips here.

2050 West will be closed through late spring/early summer to accommodate utility and construction work. Drivers– please use alternate routes and plan for delays.