UDOT publicizes main I-80 and I-215 ramp closures, warns of spring break journey delays

First ramp closure begins Monday; spring break delays might attain as much as 60 minutes

SALT LAKE CITY (April 2, 2026) —  UDOT is urging drivers to plan forward for prolonged ramp closures starting subsequent week in Salt Lake, and weekend delays because of spring break journey in jap and southern Utah. 

UDOT is increasing the scope of the I-215 West Improved undertaking to incorporate 18 bridge deck replacements and repairs on 12 extra bridges, which would require prolonged ramp closures all through the I-215 and I-80 interchange. 

This spring and summer time, each ramp throughout the I-80 and I-215 interchange will shut at totally different instances for bridge deck replacements. Crews will stagger ramp closures, so not all ramps will shut directly, although some closures will overlap. Most ramp closures will final between 20 and 40 days, with many accomplished in a couple of month. 

The first closure will start Monday, April 6 at 6 a.m., and can shut the ramps from Redwood Road to westbound I-80, southbound I-215 and northbound I-215 for about 30 days. Drivers ought to plan additional time and use alternate routes.

Then, in early May, the ramps from southbound I-215 to westbound I-80 resulting in the airport, in addition to the eastbound I-80 to southbound I-215 ramps resulting in Tooele, will probably be closed for about one month.

“We know this is one of the busiest areas in the state, and these closures will be disruptive,” UDOT Project Manager John Montoya mentioned. “Our crews are working as quickly as possible to get in, do the work right and get ramps back open. Replacing these bridge decks now helps prevent more serious issues down the road and avoids longer, more frequent closures in the future. We’re asking drivers to plan ahead and give themselves extra time while this work is underway.”

Construction is predicted to proceed by way of 2027. Once full, crews may have repaired or changed 30 bridge decks, repaved miles of street and upgraded security options all through the hall.

Additional particulars, together with full closure schedules and detour data, can be found on the project website. Drivers are additionally strongly inspired to subscribe to e mail updates to remain knowledgeable about future ramp closures on the I-215 and I-80 interchange. 

Prior to subsequent week’s closures, drivers ought to plan for delays on the next roads because of spring break journey. On Friday, April 3, drivers can count on:

• Southbound I-15, from Cedar City to St. George: Delays from 12-7 p.m., with peak delays of as much as 45 minutes round 3 p.m. 
• Southbound I-15, from Spanish Fork to Nephi: Delays from 2-7 p.m., with peak delays of as much as 25 minutes round 5 p.m.
• Eastbound US-6: Delays from 4-10 p.m., with peak delays of as much as quarter-hour round 8 p.m.

Then, on Sunday, April 5, drivers can count on:

• Northbound I-15, from St. George to Cedar City: Delays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with peak delays of as much as 25 minutes round midday. 
• Northbound I-15, from Spanish Fork to Nephi: Delays from 1-10 p.m., with peak delays of as much as 60 minutes round 4 p.m.
• Westbound US-6: Delays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with peak delays of as much as 20 minutes round midday.