I-215 & I-80 Airport Ramp Closures 2026: What Davis County Drivers Need to Know
What ramps are closing near SLC Airport?
Starting April 26, 2026, UDOT closed the ramps from southbound I-215 to westbound I-80 and eastbound I-80 to southbound I-215 near Salt Lake City International Airport for up to 45 days as part of the I-215 West Improved project. Davis County drivers should take southbound I-215 to SR-201, then westbound SR-201 to Bangerter Highway north to the airport.
What UDOT Is Building
The I-215 West Improved project includes replacing 18 bridge decks, repairing potholes on 12 additional bridges, and repaving 25 miles of I-215. Key closures starting April 26: southbound I-215 to westbound I-80 (45 days), eastbound I-80 to southbound I-215 (35 days), westbound I-80 to southbound I-215 (reopening late June). The Redwood Road to northbound I-215 ramp won’t reopen until July 2027.
Davis County Detour Routes
From Davis County to SLC Airport: Continue south on I-215 past the interchange → SR-201 westbound → north on Bangerter Highway to the airport.
From eastbound I-80 to I-215 south: Detour to southbound I-15 → westbound SR-201 → reconnect with southbound I-215.
Use the UDOT Traffic app or udottraffic.utah.gov before every trip.
Farmington Also Affected
UDOT scheduled overnight ramp closures in Farmington during the same window, affecting the Park Lane to southbound Legacy Parkway ramp and the northbound I-15 off-ramp to Park Lane.
Memorial Day Warning
The 45-day closure covers Memorial Day weekend. If you have late May or early June flights, add 20–30 minutes to your drive time from Davis County.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the SLC Airport ramps reopen?
Initial reopening around mid-June 2026 for the main closures. Additional ramp work continues all summer. Redwood Road to northbound I-215 won’t reopen until July 2027.
Best route from Davis County to the airport during the closure?
Southbound I-215 to SR-201 westbound, then north on Bangerter Highway. Allow an extra 15–25 minutes.
Will this affect I-15 or Legacy Parkway in Davis County?
Yes, indirectly — increased alternate-route traffic, plus UDOT has overnight Farmington ramp closures during the same window.
