Travelers planning to navigate westbound on US-6 this weekend should brace for significant congestion, according to the Utah Department of Transportation. Fall break activities combined with deer hunting season are expected to trigger heavy traffic, particularly on Sunday, October 26, with the peak travel period forecasted from 3 to 6 p.m., potentially generating delays lasting 60 minutes or more, according to UDOT News. UDOT, in a bid to mitigate the anticipated traffic woes, will halt construction efforts temporarily, allowing all lanes from Diamond Fork Road to the US-89 junction to remain fully open.
UDOT's recent safety project on US-6 has seen crews busy with the application of fresh paint and new rumble strips over the past week, as part of an ongoing multi-year plan aimed at increasing road safety, which includes setting up concrete median barriers, boosting overhead lighting, and repairing drainage systems. While the work is suspended over the weekend to ease travel during this busy period, UDOT cautions that their construction timeline is at the mercy of the elements, reminding us that construction schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.
For those hitting the roads, UDOT suggests taking advantage of real-time traffic information available on their website, as well as their Traffic app for iPhone or Android. The latest updates on travel and construction can also be found by following UDOT on their social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
