Nightly I-15 closures in Kaysville, Farmington extended through weekend
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A map of upcoming Interstate 15 closures to help facilitate the construction of the new Shepard Lane interchange in Kaysville. The closures will continue to occur through the end of the week, pending weather.I-15 in Kaysville and Farmington has been subject to several nighttime closures throughout the second half of April to help facilitate a new interchange project.
And according to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), this will be the case for just a little bit longer.
In a press release received Monday, I-15 between 200 North in Kaysville and Park Lane in Farmington will be subject to closures in all directions each night through Thursday, May 1, from 10 p.m. through 6 a.m. and on Friday, May 2, from 10 p.m.-10 a.m. Saturday.
“Crews have five more beams to place on the new bridge at Shepard Lane. All traffic will be detoured to U.S. Highway 89 and Main Street in Kaysville,” the release said. “Drivers should plan for heavy travel delays in the area during the closures. Nearby residents may experience increased noise, dust, truck traffic and vibration throughout this work.
UDOT Senior Communications Manager Mitch Shaw told the Standard-Examiner earlier this month that the closures are part of the Shepard Lane interchange project.
“This new interchange will help alleviate congestion, connect communities and improve safety for all modes of transportation,” he said. “Aside from the interchange, UDOT is also building a new noise wall, a direct connection from 1500 West to the Shepard Lane interchange, a new road between Innovator Drive and 1500 West (and) new shared-use facilities at Shepard Lane and Park Lane. UDOT will also remove the existing Shepard Lane bridge at I-15. The interchange will improve walking and biking facilities over I-15 at Shepard Lane and along Park Lane.
“Multimodal improvements at Shepard Lane include the construction of a 10-foot shared-use trail on the north side of Shepard Lane and sidewalks on the south side. Park Lane multimodal improvements include a new multimodal path connecting FrontRunner facilities on the west side of I-15 to Park Lane east of U.S. 89.”
The press release further notes that the construction schedule is dependent on the weather and could change again as conditions dictate.
The new interchange is anticipated to open in 2026.