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Nephi Canyon | SR-132 | Improved

Nephi Canyon | SR-132 | Improved

On Monday, May 11th, 2026 the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) began roadway improvements to State Route 132 which travels up Nephi Canyon. This project will begin at Mile Post 38.1 and will continue to Nebo Loop Road. Major improvements include roadway widening, Stormwater management, Improved barriers, and updated pavement marking paint. This project is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2026. 

 

Construction crews are scheduled to work from 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. During this time, motorists should anticipate delays of up to 15 minutes and may encounter a temporary traffic system. This system will cause queues and the roadway will be reduced to a single lane of travel. 

Project Overview

The purpose of this project is the establish consistent passing opportunities with a maximum of 6 miles between passing opportunities, as well as providing a consistent 4 ft shoulder width along the corridor. The scope of this project is to widen SR-132 from MP 38.10 to MP 39.10 to accommodate a WB passing lane and to provide a consistent 4 ft shoulder EB. These improvements with increase capacity and safety on the SR-132 corridor. 

Construction crews are scheduled to work from 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. During this time, motorists should anticipate delays of up to 15 minutes and may encounter a temporary traffic system. This system will cause queues and the roadway will be reduced to a single lane of travel.

Project Map

Shown is a map of State Route 132 with the construction zone from Mile Post 38.1 to Nebo Loop Road highlighted. This outlines the project area. Motorists should plan for potential delays when traveling through this area.

 

Schedule

Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Workdays: Monday - Friday

Weekend work is not anticipated at this time, but could be required in order to maintain the project schedule in the future.

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

Contact Information

To contact the public information team with questions or concerns:

Hotline: 435-2882689

Email: nephicanyon@utah.gov

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Construction has begun as of May 11, 2026

  • Project construction began on Monday, May 11, 2026
  • Working project schedule is 7:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday. 
  • Single lane, temporary traffic signals will be utilized. This will affect travel times, and motorists should plan for delays of up to 15 minutes. 

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Expected project completion in Fall 2026

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Design completed Spring 2026

  • After a significant enviornmental study phase this project was designed throughout 2025.
  • Design was completed in the Spring of 2026 and the project was put out for bid to the public.

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