Construction Update

October 1, 2024

Upcoming Activities

Crews have finished installing the overhead variable message signs and traction signs.

One final closure of the eastbound acceleration lane at 3170 East is scheduled this week. The lane will be closed for several hours while crews remove remaining debris. Traffic leaving the shopping center will be required to yield prior to merging with eastbound traffic.

Through October 15, crews will complete electrical connections, installation guardrail, and other final work items. This work may require right lane and/or shoulder closures.

Motorists should reduce speed within the work zone.

Pictures of new overhead variable message sign (VMS) (left) at 3200 East 6200 South and a traction warning sign for Little Cottonwood Canyon (right) at 1800 East 9400 South. These signs will help provide motorists with up-to-date information on canyon conditions, parking, and other information to reduce congestion in both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Project Overview

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will install three overhead variable message signs (VMS) and three traction warning signs on roadways that lead to the Cottonwood Canyons. Once installed, these signs will provide up-to-date traffic conditions in both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon.

This information will assist motorists and visitors to the Cottonwood Canyons on the best location for parking and transit and ease traffic by providing early traffic information so motorists can make travelling decisions prior to entering the canyons.

Project Overview Map

Sign installation locations

6200 South sign locations

3200 East - Overhead

3300 East - Traction

Approx 1770 E 9400 S

Wasatch Blvd sign locations

7650 South - Overhead

8000 South - Traction

Know before you go! Check UDOT Traffic before hitting the road.