Utah Department of Transportation’s Multiple Interchanges on Bangerter Highway Project transformed a heavily traveled corridor into a safer, more efficient transportation route by replacing signalized intersections with freeway-style, grade-separated interchanges and expanding pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. The $530 million investment delivered significant safety, mobility, and accessibility benefits for surrounding communities and the broader region.

By eliminating stop-and-go traffic and reducing conflict points, the new interchanges improve travel reliability for commuters, freight operators, and local businesses while lowering crash risk. The project also enhances regional connectivity by providing more efficient movement along one of Utah’s fastest-growing transportation corridors.

A key focus of the project was improving multimodal access. New trails, shared-use paths, and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant upgrades addressed longstanding barriers created by aging infrastructure and provide safer, more accessible travel options for users of all abilities. A new pedestrian bridge near Elk Ridge Middle School and Elk Meadows Elementary School gives students and families a dedicated grade-separated crossing, eliminating the need to cross high-speed traffic and significantly improving safety.

Collectively, the Bangerter Highway improvements are expected to deliver long-term benefits by reducing travel times by as much as 20 minutes in some segments, supporting economic growth in communities such as Riverton and Herriman, and strengthening regional mobility for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and freight operators alike. The project provides a safer, more reliable transportation network that will support continued growth and improve quality of life for years to come.