We’ve been made aware that some Utahns are receiving a text message asking for personal information and money for a toll service. Do not respond or give any information. This is part of a nation-wide scam. UDOT’s databases have not been compromised. Some examples of scam texts are shown below.
Report scams and suspicious communications to the Federal Trade Commission.
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Example of May 2025 Scam Text
Example of scam text
Example of scam text
Example of scam text
Example of scam text
Crews continue excavating hillside for future northbound lanes SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 16, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to plan ahead for a major overnight closure of U.S. Route 189 in Provo Canyon on Jan. 17 through the morning of Jan. 18. On Saturday, Jan. 17 at 9:30 p.m., crews will […]
Public encouraged to review findings, attend public meetings and provide input through March 9 Today, the Utah Department of Transportation published the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Heber Valley Corridor and identified Alternative B as the preferred alternative for improving transportation through the valley. The study is available on the project website. The study […]
Separate weekday closures also planned for US-189 in Provo Canyon The Utah Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for delays on southbound Interstate 15 from Friday, Jan. 9 through early Saturday, Jan. 10. On Friday, Jan. 9 at 9 p.m., crews will begin closing lanes on southbound I-15 from Park Lane/North Station (Exit […]
Traffic deaths reach 6-year low, but serious concerns remain for motorcyclists and teens SALT LAKE CITY (January 6, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation and Department of Public Safety today released preliminary traffic fatality data for the 2025 calendar year. Preliminary reports show 264 people lost their lives on Utah roads from Jan. 1, 2025 through […]