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
Rio Tinto replacing overhead water pipes SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Sept. 11, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to plan ahead for a full closure of State Route 201 in Magna this weekend. SR-201 will be closed between 8400 West and State Route 202 from 2 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, to […]
Lane striping crew to close eastbound and westbound I-80 and ramps this week SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Sept. 8, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers in Parleys Canyon to plan ahead for delays and closures as the lane striping crew continues to apply new reflective stripes on Utah’s roads. On Monday, Sept. 8 […]
New system will ease rush hour congestion, help drivers save time LEHI, Utah (Sept. 4, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is beginning construction on a new Flex Lanes system for Pioneer Crossing (State Route 145) between Interstate 15 and Redwood Road. Work is scheduled to begin on September 8. This project will help thousands […]
Highway down to one lane to protect work zone in Thistle SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Aug. 28, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation is advising holiday drivers using westbound U.S. Route 6 to plan for moderate travel delays on Monday, Sept. 1. UDOT traffic engineers estimate drivers on westbound US-6 will experience up to 30 […]