The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has issued a warning to drivers planning to use westbound U.S. Route 6 during the upcoming Labor Day holiday. According to UDOT, motorists should expect up to 30 minutes of additional delay on Monday, Sept. 1, particularly between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., with the heaviest congestion anticipated from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
While most construction projects across Utah will pause for the holiday weekend and all lanes will be opened where possible, some restrictions will remain in place to protect active work zones and maintain safety. On US-6, both directions from Diamond Fork Road to the U.S. Route 89 junction in Thistle are reduced to one lane as crews continue installing concrete median barriers, improving overhead lighting, and repairing drainage systems.
Other routes are also expected to see minor delays on Friday, Aug. 29. Southbound Interstate 15 in Salt Lake County may have up to 15 minutes of extra travel time between 1 and 8 p.m., with peak delays from 4 to 6 p.m. Eastbound US-6 could see up to 10 minutes of additional delay between 2 and 6 p.m., peaking at around 3 p.m.
“UDOT traffic engineers estimate drivers on westbound US-6 will experience up to 30 minutes of additional delay between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, with peak delays occurring between 2:30 and 4 p.m.”
“Across the state, most UDOT projects will suspend construction and open all lanes to traffic to help reduce delays over the holiday weekend, but certain existing lane restrictions or traffic shifts will remain in place as needed to protect the work zone and ensure safety.”
“This includes both directions of US-6 from Diamond Fork Road to the U.S. Route 89 junction in Thistle. The highway is reduced to one lane while crews install several concrete median barriers, improve overhead lighting and fix drainage systems in the area.”
