The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is set to temporarily close a section of Interstate 15 in Davis County to facilitate the installation of beams for a new interchange. As reported by UDOT, the closures will take place overnight on I-15 between 200 North and Park Lane, affecting both directions during specific dates and times that fall in late April.
Starting on Friday, April 18, from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., road users will see the interstate shut down, and, again, it will continue from Monday, April 21, through Thursday, April 24, each night from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The final closure is scheduled for Friday, April 25, starting at 10 p.m. and concluding the following morning at 10 a.m. To manage the unavoidable disruption, traffic will be rerouted to U.S. Highway 89 and Main Street in Kaysville, where drivers have been cautioned to anticipate significant delays.
The essence behind these closures is UDOT's construction of a new interchange at Shepard Lane, which promises to address the vexing issues of congestion and safety in the area. This project extends beyond the interchange; as it spans the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and Utah Transit Authority (UTA) tracks, it cements another crucial link to local roads. Moreover, according to UDOT, enhancements in pedestrian and bicycle connectivity along Park Lane are on the docket, along with improvements to the on and off ramps linked to I-15, US-89, and Legacy Parkway (SR-67). Residents in the immediate vicinity can also prepare for a temporary upsurge in noise, dust, and vibrations due to the construction activities.
