Traffic & Roads

FILE – tires. General RV’s Zac Andersen urged people to check their tire pressure before hittin...
Brian Carlson

How the cold affects your car and increases odds of a tire blowout

When the ground and air get colder, experts say your tire pressure drops, and ups your chances for a blowout.
3 days ago
A multiple-vehicle wreck closed northbound Interstate 15 in the Draper area Saturday morning. (Isaa...
Alton Barnhart

Multiple-vehicle wreck closed Interstate 15 in Draper, UDOT confirms

A multiple-vehicle wreck closed northbound Interstate 15 in the Draper area Saturday morning.
7 days ago
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Alton Barnhart

Crash near Saltair Drive closes left lane on I-80, police say

A crash near Saltair Dr. closed left-lane traffic Thursday afternoon, according to the Utah Department of Transportation
9 days ago
One person was killed after multiple vehicles crashed on Interstate 80 and caught fire on Thursday,...
Daniel Woodruff

One person killed in fiery 5-car crash on I-80 in Salt Lake City

One person was killed and another was seriously hurt after a fiery five-car crash on Interstate 80 Thursday.
9 days ago
An elk herd gathers by the I-80 and I-215 interchange near Parley's Canyon in Salt lake City on Mon...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Wildlife experts urge drivers to be careful as snow pushes elk to Utah valleys

Utah wildlife experts are asking drivers to be careful of elk on roadways as wintering herds have started to migrate into the valleys after a series of storms the past few weeks.
10 days ago
The trailer of a semitruck hauling wheat on I-80 caught fire near Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 13...
Carlysle Price

Semitruck hauling wheat catches fire, closes portion of Interstate 80

A semitruck caught fire on Interstate 80 Monday, closing portions of the highway. 
12 days ago
A driver died Sunday afternoon after experiencing a medical emergency and driving off the road, acc...
Alton Barnhart

Driver dies in wreck after having a medical emergency, police say

A driver died Sunday afternoon after experiencing a medical emergency and driving off the road, according to the West Jordan Police Department.
13 days ago
The West Davis Highway connects communities from West Point to Farmington to I-15. (Mike Anderson, ...
Mike Anderson

UDOT completes around $1 billion in construction in 2024

UDOT is marking some major project milestones as they complete around $1 billion in construction.
16 days ago
Police closing down southbound I-15 near Beaver, Utah after a semi caught on fire during a police c...
Michael Houck

Semitruck catches on fire after police pursuit near Beaver

A police chase involving a semitruck closed down southbound traffic on Interstate 15 near Beaver, Utah, Thursday afternoon. 
16 days ago
One man is dead after his truck broke down on I-15 in Brigham City. (Utah Department of Transportat...
Mary Culbertson and Diana Jones

Man hit, killed after his truck broke down, blocking I-15 lane in Brigham City

One man is dead after his truck broke down on I-15 in Brigham City.
17 days ago
281 people died on Utah roads in 2024, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the Utah D...
Andrew Adams

Motorcycle deaths reach 15-year high in Utah, according to 2025 road fatality data

281 people died on Utah roads in 2024, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the Utah Department of Transportation and the Utah Department of Public Safety.
18 days ago
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Alton Barnhart

Mechanical issues result in vehicle rollover in Washington County

According to the Utah Highway Patrol, a man was sent to the hospital Monday afternoon after his vehicle rolled over due to a mechanical issue in the hood.
20 days ago
Salt Lake City firefighters inspect a SUV that crashed into the Jordan River near 2280 North Rose P...
Michael Houck

Woman climbs out of car after crashing into Jordan River, police say

Police say a woman's drowsy driving might have caused her to drive her car into the Jordan River Thursday afternoon.
23 days ago
Cars pass orange cones and construction signage that is part of a major Utah Department of Transpor...
Britt Johnson, KSL NewsRadio

Northern Utah road construction projects wrapping up in 2025

The new year will bring an end to two major Utah road construction projects.
25 days ago
Drivers on Interstate 15 in Salt Lake County face wet roads and worsening visibility as a snowstorm...
BRYANNA WILLIS

UHP reminding drivers how to be safe on wet roads this winter

With our first big snow days of the year, the Utah Highway Patrol is reminding the public to be careful on the roadways. 
27 days ago
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Jacob Freeman

Dense fog causes advisory in Uintah County

Dense fog was impacting parts of Uintah County on Saturday, and officials warned it could make for dangerous driving conditions.
28 days ago
A dog walker makes their way through the snow storm in Cottonwood Heights on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024...
Michael Houck

Snow expected in Utah’s valleys and mountains

Forecasters say several parts of Utah should expect wet roads as snow is expected to arrive Thursday morning and evening.
1 month ago
traffic along i-15...
Sam Herrera

Prioritize safe driving during holiday season, police urge

The Unified Police Department is asking Utahns to prioritize driving safely during the final weeks of the holiday season.
1 month ago
i-84 damage...
Sam Herrera

I-84 partially closed in Riverdale for repairs

West and northbound I-84 in Riverdale will remain partially closed through Thursday morning as crews work to repair damage on the highway.
1 month ago
Three people were ejected from a car after the driver struck the median, causing the car to roll on...
Alton Barnhart and Carlysle Price, KSL TV

Vehicle rolled over in Layton, ejects three people

A vehicle rolled over in Layton, ejecting three people and blocking off highway traffic, according to Utah Highway Patrol.
1 month ago
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Alton Barnhart

Driver dead after vehicle rolled in Eagle Mountain, police said

A driver is dead after rolling their vehicle Saturday night, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
1 month ago
A rendering of what 600 North will look like near 900 West after a project...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

‘Major’ impacts likely when west side road project begins in 2025, Salt Lake City warns

A full reconstruction of 600/700 North between 800 West and Redwood Road is in the works after nearly five years of planning.
1 month ago
traffic on i-215 as people travel for holiday plans...
Sam Herrera

AAA expects record high for holiday travel at the end of the year

AAA is expecting a record amount of holiday travel between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1. The organization recommends planning ahead.
2 months ago
businesses on 200 south...
Mike Anderson

Transportation corridor improves bus access, pedestrian safety along 200 South

City officials had a ceremonious re-opening of 200 South Tuesday morning, marking the completion of a major reconstruction project.
2 months ago

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