The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is constructing a new interchange along I-15 at Shepard Lane in Farmington as part of the I-15 Shepard Lane Interchange project. This new interchange will help alleviate congestion, connect communities, and improve safety for all modes of transportation. Construction activities will begin March 2024 and last through summer 2026. Nearby residents and businesses can expect daytime work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with night and weekend work as needed. 

Improvements include: a new diamond interchange on I-15 at Shephard Lane; a direct connection from 1500 West to the Shephard Lane interchange; construction of a new roadway between Innovator Drive and 1500 West; construction of new shared-use facilities at Shephard Lane and Park Lane; north and southbound auxiliary lanes between Shephard Lane and Park Lane; removal of the existing Shephard Lane bridge at I-15; and a new noise wall on the east side of I-15 between Shephard Lane and Park Lane.

The interchange will improve walking and biking facilities over I-15 at Shephard Lane and along Park Lane. Multi-model improvements at Shepard Lane include the construction of a 10-foot shared-use trail on the north side of Shephard Lane and sidewalks on the south side. Park Lane multi-modal improvements include a new multi-modal path connecting FrontRunner facilities on the west side of I-15 to Park Lane east of US-89.

Pre-construction activities began last month. This work includes grading, clearing, tree removal, and utility work. This could also include alternating one-way traffic on Shephard Lane, increased noise, dust, and vibrations as well as minor traffic delays, including intermittent lane closures and temporary access changes as well as increased traffic from construction vehicles. The construction schedule and activities are weather-dependent and subject to change.

For more information and construction updates, visit the project website at udotinput.utah.gov/shepardlaneinterchange. Contact the Shephard Lane Public Involvement Team Hotline by calling 385-758-2040 or emailing [email protected]. To stay up to date on the latest travel conditions, visit udottraffic.utah.gov.