Portion of Bangerter Freeway in South Jordan to shut in each instructions all weekend

SOUTH JORDAN — Drivers who sometimes take the Bangerter Freeway should add further time to their weekend commute.

The Utah Division of Transportation will shut down the freeway in each instructions from 9800 South to 10400 South from Friday at 10 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m.

“It is a main closure that is going to have an effect on lots of people in South Jordan, West Jordan, anybody who travels on Bangerter, south finish of the valley,” John Gleason, spokesman for UDOT, mentioned.

All southbound lanes may also shut from 9000 South to 9800 South. One northbound lane might be open from Friday to Sunday evening. Drivers will have the ability to drive east to west on 9800 South. Alternate routes embrace 4000 West, Redwood Highway, and the Mountain View Hall.

“This undertaking particularly is so vital as a result of we’re seeing a lot progress. There’s a lot growth that is occurred out right here within the south finish of the valley,” Gleason mentioned.

Gleason mentioned crews might be doing utility work in preparation for the brand new interchange on 9800 South. There are three different interchange tasks alongside the freeway happening this yr.

“We’re anticipating completion (of those interchanges) by the tip of subsequent yr. And as soon as that occurs, persons are going to have the ability to journey and not using a stoplight from I-15 all the way in which all the way down to 4100 South. In order that’s nice information for individuals with the ability to get to the place they are going conveniently and safely,” he mentioned.

Gleason added that drivers can count on to see extra orange cones on the roads. “That is actually the time of yr that you’ll see a whole lot of these development tasks actually ramping up.”

Drivers ought to concentrate in work zones, obey the principles, and decelerate. “It isn’t solely about defending the individuals which might be touring on our roads but in addition our staff,” Gleason mentioned.

For extra data on the closure and different closures this week, go to udot.utah.gov/join/2024.