Project Overview

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is upgrading lane striping on Bangerter Highway as part of a statewide initiative to improve pavement markings on major roads. This project is included in UDOT’s enhanced freeway striping program, which aims to improve the performance of lane marking on high-traffic corridors and across various driving conditions. Crews are installing contrast “tiger tail” striping, featuring alternating white and black lines that are 50% wider than standard striping to increase lane marking visibility. Beyond visual improvements, the project helps UDOT evaluate durable striping materials and technologies that offer clearer guidance for drivers and greater long-term reliability.

Tiger Tail Striping

An image detailing different street striping, including tiger tail that alternates from white to black for enhanced contrast.

Why This Matters

In conditions where standard striping is harder to see, including at night, in rain, or on wet pavement. The new “tiger tail” pattern is easier to see in those conditions, helping lane lines remain more visible when drivers need that guidance most.

This project addresses evolving roadway needs; the increased contrast benefits both human drivers and autonomous vehicle sensors and cameras, making the improvement relevant for current and emerging vehicle technologies. The Bangerter work supports UDOT’s statewide effort to enhance pavement marking visibility, reliability, and performance in ways drivers experience daily.

An overhead image of a highway with tiger tail striping in the left most lanes.

What To Expect

  • Night work is scheduled Saturday through Thursday, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Drivers should expect intermittent lane and temporary ramp closures.

  • Construction is expected to continue through summer 2026.

Project Map

An area map of the construction area along Bangerter Highway, from Kearns to Riverton.

Project Timeline

A timeline of the project. Details share that the project started in April 2026 and will continue until late summer.

Schedule

Work Hours: 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.

Workdays: Saturday - Thursday

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

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Construction | Summer 2026

  • Night work is underway on Bangerter Highway. Crews are working Saturday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
  • Drivers should expect intermittent lane closures and brief ramp closures during active work. 
  • During this schedule window, northbound crews are completing grooving and tape installation in active work areas on Bangerter Highway.

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Completion | Late Summer 2026

  • Nightly striping work is expected to continue through Summer 2026. 
  • Temporary lane reductions and short ramp closures will continue as crews complete the corridor-wide striping work. 
  • Once complete, the project will add high-visibility contrast striping designed to make lane lines easier to see, especially at night and in wet conditions.

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Project Milestones

  • April 18, 2026: UDOT began safety upgrades on Bangerter Highway as part of this enhanced striping effort. 
  • April 21, 2026: UDOT publicly announced the project and shared that work would occur between I-15 in Draper and 2400 South in Salt Lake County. 
  • Spring 2026: The project launched as part of UDOT’s broader statewide effort to improve roadway visibility and safety.

Contact Information

To contact the public information team with questions or concerns:

Hotline: 855-663-6800

Email: bangerterimproved@utah.gov

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