I-15 Southbound Project
Beginning in Spring 2018, the Utah Department of Transportation began work to add a southbound lane to I-15 between S.R. 201 and 12300 South and expand 7200 South, west of the freeway.
New Construction Activities
Last Updated: Friday, June 26, 2020
On Monday, June 29, crews will close one lane of traffic eastbound 7200 South from Top Golf to and I-15. Temporary barrier is anticipated to remain in place through July to accommodate work the bridge structures and retaining walls.
PILE DRIVING ACTIVITES – Crews will continue to place bridge structures at the Union Pacific Railroad line. Much of this work will occur during day-time hours and is anticipated to continue into mid-July. Area residents and businesses may notice increased noise and vibrations while this work is underway.
HOLIDAY WORK SCHEDULE – Crews will suspend work in observation of Independence Day to accommodate for holiday traffic. There will be no lane restrictions or closures from 3 p.m. Thursday, July 2, thru 5 a.m. Monday, July 6. Drive safely and enjoy the holiday!
- With the nature of work shifting on this project from I-15 Southbound to 7200 South, email updates will be sent periodically as construction activities and traffic impacts occur.
- Contact the project team with any questions or concerns at I15southbound@utah.gov or 801-885-6096.
- Click on “See the Weekly Updates” below for the most recent information
Project News
- In February, UDOT completed the remaining portion of the new southbound lane on I-15 between S.R. 201 and 12300 South. The opening of this new lane has reduced delays on southbound I-15 during peak travel times and significantly improved traffic flow for Utah motorists. In an effort to allow for safer, more efficient merging, UDOT also made improvements to two existing freeway connections at the I-15/I-215 south interchange.
- With the addition of the new southbound lane and the modifications at the interchange, travel times for Utah motorists have decreased as much as 65% during peak travel times, saving motorists between 20 and 25 minutes during the evening commute.
Safety Tip
When the new southbound lane opened on I-15 earlier this month, a new traffic configuration was put in place at the I-215 interchange and the 7200 South off-ramp. Please remember to allow room and time for traffic to merge onto and off of I-15 as everyone adjusts to the new traffic pattern.
Drivers in the area are advised to use caution in the construction zone and observe all posted signage.
Project Overview
To improve traffic flow and reduce congestion, UDOT is adding a southbound lane to I-15 between S.R. 201 and 12300 South and expanding 7200 South, west of the freeway. The I-15 Southbound project will use $180 million dollars in state funds, which accounts for the environmental study, design and construction. Work will include:
- Adding a lane to southbound I-15 between S.R. 201 and 12300 South in Salt Lake County.
- Widening 7200 South to three lanes in each direction from I-15 to Bingham Junction Boulevard in Midvale.
- Modifying the I-15 interchange at I-215 to improve traffic flow.
Contact Us
Hotline
801-885-6096
Email
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