Interstate 15 South - Midvale to Lehi

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The succeeding exit south of I-215 is the SPUI with SR 48 (7200 South) in Midvale.

The succeeding exit south of I-215 is the SPUI with SR 48 (7200 South) in Midvale.

08/10/16

A distributor roadway forms along the south side of I-15 from I-215 to SR 48. Construction in 1996 separated merging traffic from the mainline to eliminate weaving traffic between the Belt Route and forthcoming Exit 297.

A distributor roadway forms along the south side of I-15 from I-215 to SR 48. Construction in 1996 separated merging traffic from the mainline to eliminate weaving traffic between the Belt Route and forthcoming Exit 297.

08/10/16

The subsequent southbound exits beyond SR 48 serve the city of Sandy. Sandy is home to the Major League Soccer franchise of Real Salt Lake. The suburban community incorporated in 1893 and is the sixth largest city in the state.

The subsequent southbound exits beyond SR 48 serve the city of Sandy. Sandy is home to the Major League Soccer franchise of Real Salt Lake. The suburban community incorporated in 1893 and is the sixth largest city in the state.

08/10/16

The distributor roadway from I-215 accompanies I-15 south above TRAX light rail and Union Pacific Railroad lines to SR 48 (7200 South). This roadway extends onto I-15 south beyond Exit 297.

The distributor roadway from I-215 accompanies I-15 south above TRAX light rail and Union Pacific Railroad lines to SR 48 (7200 South). This roadway extends onto I-15 south beyond Exit 297.

07/03/16

A slip ramp (Exit 297) departs from the southbound mainline to combine with the adjacent ramp from I-215 to SR 48 (7200 South).
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A slip ramp (Exit 297) departs from the southbound mainline to combine with the adjacent ramp from I-215 to SR 48 (7200 South).

08/10/16

07/03/16

SR 48 formerly traveled west to the Bingham Canyon Mine. Inventoried by UDOT in two sections, the southern branch runs 2.02 miles east from SR 154 (Bangerter Highway) to SR 68 (Redwood Road) in West Jordan. The northern branch extends 2.60 miles east from Redwood Road to U.S. 89 (State Street).

SR 48 formerly traveled west to the Bingham Canyon Mine. Inventoried by UDOT in two sections, the southern branch runs 2.02 miles east from SR 154 (Bangerter Highway) to SR 68 (Redwood Road) in West Jordan. The northern branch extends 2.60 miles east from Redwood Road to U.S. 89 (State Street).

07/03/16

With auxiliary lanes and Express Lanes included, Interstate 15 accommodates a total of 13 lanes between SR 48 and SR 209.

With auxiliary lanes and Express Lanes included, Interstate 15 accommodates a total of 13 lanes between SR 48 and SR 209.

07/03/16

Interstate 15 runs alongside the UP Railroad by this southbound confirming marker. 230,000 vehicles per day (vpd) were recorded on this stretch by UDOT in 2014.

Interstate 15 runs alongside the UP Railroad by this southbound confirming marker. 230,000 vehicles per day (vpd) were recorded on this stretch by UDOT in 2014.

08/25/14

Southbound Interstate 15 crosses the Sandy city line beside Copperview Park. 11400 South lines the south city limits at Draper in four miles.

Southbound Interstate 15 crosses the Sandy city line beside Copperview Park. 11400 South lines the south city limits at Draper in four miles.

08/25/14

The Traverse Mountains are an omnipresent sight along I-15 as the freeway advances south through Sandy to Exit 295 with SR 209 (9000 South).

The Traverse Mountains are an omnipresent sight along I-15 as the freeway advances south through Sandy to Exit 295 with SR 209 (9000 South).

08/10/16

Supplemental signs for municipalities and townships are used along urban stretches of freeway in Utah as the main guide signs reference route numbers and street names. West Jordan abuts Sandy to the west across the Jordan River.

Supplemental signs for municipalities and townships are used along urban stretches of freeway in Utah as the main guide signs reference route numbers and street names. West Jordan abuts Sandy to the west across the Jordan River.

07/03/16

Toll schedule sign for the I-15 Express Lanes ingress point beside Exit 295. This sign previously referenced 14600 South.

Toll schedule sign for the I-15 Express Lanes ingress point beside Exit 295. This sign previously referenced 14600 South.

07/03/16

Exit 295 was expanded to three lanes by 2011. SR 209 traverses the width of Salt Lake Valley for 18.94 miles from the Kennecott Copper Mine gate at Bingham Canyon east to SR 210 at Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Exit 295 was expanded to three lanes by 2011. SR 209 traverses the width of Salt Lake Valley for 18.94 miles from the Kennecott Copper Mine gate at Bingham Canyon east to SR 210 at Little Cottonwood Canyon.

07/03/16

Rio Tinto Stadium appears to the southeast of the SPUI with SR 209. The 20,000 plus seat venue opened in 2008 as the home for the Rio Salt Lake (MLS).

Rio Tinto Stadium appears to the southeast of the SPUI with SR 209. The 20,000 plus seat venue opened in 2008 as the home for the Rio Salt Lake (MLS).

07/03/16

A painted median separates the tolled Express Lane from the five general travel lanes along Interstate 15 south through Sandy.

A painted median separates the tolled Express Lane from the five general travel lanes along Interstate 15 south through Sandy.

07/11/15

I-15 straddles the South Jordan and Sandy city line from the 10000 South underpass to Exit 292 with 11400 South.

I-15 straddles the South Jordan and Sandy city line from the 10000 South underpass to Exit 292 with 11400 South.

07/03/16

The city of South Jordan extends west from Interstate 15 to Bacchus Highway. Newer development spreads west from Bangerter Highway to the Mountain View Corridor (SR 85).

The city of South Jordan extends west from Interstate 15 to Bacchus Highway. Newer development spreads west from Bangerter Highway to the Mountain View Corridor (SR 85).

07/03/16

A SPUI (Exit 293) joins Interstate 15 with SR 151 (South Jordan Parkway west / 10600 South east) by South Towne Center mall in one half mile.

A SPUI (Exit 293) joins Interstate 15 with SR 151 (South Jordan Parkway west / 10600 South east) by South Towne Center mall in one half mile.

07/03/16

SR 151 travels just 4.31 miles from the entrance to South Towne Center mall, west to a commercialized interchange with SR 154 (Bangerter Highway). 10600 South extends east from Exit 293 as a locally maintained five lane boulevard.

SR 151 travels just 4.31 miles from the entrance to South Towne Center mall, west to a commercialized interchange with SR 154 (Bangerter Highway). 10600 South extends east from Exit 293 as a locally maintained five lane boulevard.

07/03/16

The Express Lanes egress point for 11400 South is within the SPUI at 10600 South.

The Express Lanes egress point for 11400 South is within the SPUI at 10600 South.

07/11/15

345kV power lines that previously paralleled Interstate 15 near North Salt Lake and Weber County appear once more. The transmission lines remain parallel to I-15 as the freeway proceeds south toward Provo.

345kV power lines that previously paralleled Interstate 15 near North Salt Lake and Weber County appear once more. The transmission lines remain parallel to I-15 as the freeway proceeds south toward Provo.

07/13/08

The SPUI with SR 175 opened to traffic east to 11400 South on September 20, 2010. SR 175 west was not completed for another four months. Work started on the $240 million project in 2008.1

The SPUI with SR 175 opened to traffic east to 11400 South on September 20, 2010. SR 175 west was not completed for another four months. Work started on the $240 million project in 2008.1

07/03/16

The six southbound lanes along I-15 reach Exit 292 for SR 175 in one quarter mile. The SR 175 corridor was incorporated in the Draper, Sandy, West Jordan and South Jordan mass transit plan to improve connectivity between the respective cities.1

The six southbound lanes along I-15 reach Exit 292 for SR 175 in one quarter mile. The SR 175 corridor was incorporated in the Draper, Sandy, West Jordan and South Jordan mass transit plan to improve connectivity between the respective cities.1

07/03/16

Measuring 4.91 miles in length, SR 175 follows 11400 South east to adjacent U.S. 89 (State Street) and west to SR 154 (Bangerter Highway) in South Jordan.

Measuring 4.91 miles in length, SR 175 follows 11400 South east to adjacent U.S. 89 (State Street) and west to SR 154 (Bangerter Highway) in South Jordan.

07/03/16

A toll schedule sign precedes the Express Lane ingress point above SR 175.

A toll schedule sign precedes the Express Lane ingress point above SR 175.

07/03/16

Exit 291 with SR 71 (12300 South) represents another SPUI along Interstate 15 in one mile.

Exit 291 with SR 71 (12300 South) represents another SPUI along Interstate 15 in one mile.

07/03/16

Interstate 15 enters the Draper city limits south of the 11400 South underpass. With the city motto of "The Spirit of the Past is the Strength of the Future," Draper sits at an elevation of 4,505 feet above sea level. The city doubled population from 2000 to 51,017 in the 2020 Census.

Interstate 15 enters the Draper city limits south of the 11400 South underpass. With the city motto of "The Spirit of the Past is the Strength of the Future," Draper sits at an elevation of 4,505 feet above sea level. The city doubled population from 2000 to 51,017 in the 2020 Census.

07/03/16

The succeeding I-15 Express Lanes egress point joins the general travel lanes in a half mile for Bangerter Highway (SR 154).

The succeeding I-15 Express Lanes egress point joins the general travel lanes in a half mile for Bangerter Highway (SR 154).

07/03/16

SR 71 is an arterial route that begins at SR 154 (Bangerter Highway) in Riverton and extends east to 700 East in Draper. SR 71 turns north on 700 East through Sandy, Midvale and Murray to SR 186 (400 South) in Salt Lake City.

SR 71 is an arterial route that begins at SR 154 (Bangerter Highway) in Riverton and extends east to 700 East in Draper. SR 71 turns north on 700 East through Sandy, Midvale and Murray to SR 186 (400 South) in Salt Lake City.

07/16/17

U.S. 89 (State Street) lines the east side of Interstate 15 to SR 71, where it doglegs west to join the freeway south to Lehi.

U.S. 89 (State Street) lines the east side of Interstate 15 to SR 71, where it doglegs west to join the freeway south to Lehi.

07/16/17

Interstate 15 remains within the city of Draper over the ensuing 3.5 miles to 14600 South (SR 140).

Interstate 15 remains within the city of Draper over the ensuing 3.5 miles to 14600 South (SR 140).

07/16/17

Associated with The Point project, road work through Fall 2016 expanded Interstate 15 from ten to 13 overall lanes between Exits 291 and 289. Tolling on the Express Lanes was suspended during construction.

Associated with The Point project, road work through Fall 2016 expanded Interstate 15 from ten to 13 overall lanes between Exits 291 and 289. Tolling on the Express Lanes was suspended during construction.

07/16/17

12300 South constitutes a commercial arterial east from SR 71 to Draper Parkway. West from Exit 291, the arterial initially serves an industrial park area before shifting southward across the Jordan River Parkway protected area into Riverton.

12300 South constitutes a commercial arterial east from SR 71 to Draper Parkway. West from Exit 291, the arterial initially serves an industrial park area before shifting southward across the Jordan River Parkway protected area into Riverton.

07/03/16

Interstate 15 U.S. 89 South
Steep Mountain rises to 6,158 feet above sea level along the southern horizon from I-15 at the Express Lanes egress point above SR 71 (12300 South).

Steep Mountain rises to 6,158 feet above sea level along the southern horizon from I-15 at the Express Lanes egress point above SR 71 (12300 South).

07/16/17

Arrow per lane (APL) signs were added to I-15/U.S. 89 south for SR 154 (Bangerter Highway) during The Point project. SR 154 commences a 24.32 mile long course from Exit 289 west to Bluffdale and Riverton and north to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

Arrow per lane (APL) signs were added to I-15/U.S. 89 south for SR 154 (Bangerter Highway) during The Point project. SR 154 commences a 24.32 mile long course from Exit 289 west to Bluffdale and Riverton and north to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

07/16/17

The second overlap for I-15/U.S. 89 south in Utah is 9.32 miles in length.

The second overlap for I-15/U.S. 89 south in Utah is 9.32 miles in length.

07/16/17

Bangerter Highway was constructed in stages between 1988 and 1998 as a controlled access arterial / expressway serving the western suburbs. The corridor was designated the West Valley Highway until 1993, when it was renamed after the 13th Governor of Utah.

Bangerter Highway was constructed in stages between 1988 and 1998 as a controlled access arterial / expressway serving the western suburbs. The corridor was designated the West Valley Highway until 1993, when it was renamed after the 13th Governor of Utah.

07/16/17

Two lanes depart at Exit 289 for SR 154 (Bangerter Highway) in a quarter mile.

Two lanes depart at Exit 289 for SR 154 (Bangerter Highway) in a quarter mile.

07/16/17

SR 154 ends at 13800 South nearby, opposite a locally maintained extension of Bangerter Highway. Built in 2005, the extension connects with Traverse Ridge Road and the mountain communities of south Draper.

SR 154 ends at 13800 South nearby, opposite a locally maintained extension of Bangerter Highway. Built in 2005, the extension connects with Traverse Ridge Road and the mountain communities of south Draper.

07/16/17

The 2002 Winter Olympic Games logo adorns the SPUI with Bangerter Highway.

The 2002 Winter Olympic Games logo adorns the SPUI with Bangerter Highway.

07/03/16

An ingress point for the I-15 Express Lanes was added during The Point project south of SR 154.

An ingress point for the I-15 Express Lanes was added during The Point project south of SR 154.

07/16/17

An additional lane was added to both directions of I-15 south to Exit 282 with SR 140 (14600 South) during The Point project.

An additional lane was added to both directions of I-15 south to Exit 282 with SR 140 (14600 South) during The Point project.

07/16/17

The I-15 Express Lane represents the sixth southbound lane for Interstate 15 to SR 92 (Timpanogos Highway).

The I-15 Express Lane represents the sixth southbound lane for Interstate 15 to SR 92 (Timpanogos Highway).

07/16/17

The five mile stretch leading to Timpanogos Highway represents the southern extent of the $252 million expansion project of The Point. Work started on Phase 1, between SR 154 and SR 92, in March 2015.

The five mile stretch leading to Timpanogos Highway represents the southern extent of the $252 million expansion project of The Point. Work started on Phase 1, between SR 154 and SR 92, in March 2015.

07/16/17

These confirming markers for I-15/U.S. 89 were added during The Point project in 2016. I-15 directly overlays former U.S. 91 through Draper.

These confirming markers for I-15/U.S. 89 were added during The Point project in 2016. I-15 directly overlays former U.S. 91 through Draper.

07/03/16

SR 1460 spurs 0.93 miles west from I-15 to 800 West along Bluffdale Road. SR 140 (14600 South) formerly constitutes a 2.56 mile link west to SR 68 (Camp Williams Road).

SR 1460 spurs 0.93 miles west from I-15 to 800 West along Bluffdale Road. SR 140 (14600 South) formerly constitutes a 2.56 mile link west to SR 68 (Camp Williams Road).

07/16/17

14600 South becomes Highland Drive east to the Traverse Mountain foothills in south Draper. SR 140 west serves state correctional facilities.

14600 South becomes Highland Drive east to the Traverse Mountain foothills in south Draper. SR 140 west serves state correctional facilities.

07/16/17

Construction at Exit 288 in 2015-16 redesign the diamond interchange with SR 140 (14600 South) into a SPUI.

Construction at Exit 288 in 2015-16 redesign the diamond interchange with SR 140 (14600 South) into a SPUI.

07/16/17

The succeeding Express Lanes ingress point is above 14600 South.
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The succeeding Express Lanes ingress point is above 14600 South.

07/16/17

I-15/U.S. 89 arc southwest to circumvent the Point of the Mountain (el. 5,079 feet), the western tip of the Traverse Mountains.

I-15/U.S. 89 arc southwest to circumvent the Point of the Mountain (el. 5,079 feet), the western tip of the Traverse Mountains.

07/16/17

Continuing south from Bluffdale, Interstate 15 travels 22 miles to the Utah County seat of Provo and 402 miles to Las Vegas, Nevada. A previous distance sign posted here referenced Lehi at six miles and Las Vegas at 397 miles.

Continuing south from Bluffdale, Interstate 15 travels 22 miles to the Utah County seat of Provo and 402 miles to Las Vegas, Nevada. A previous distance sign posted here referenced Lehi at six miles and Las Vegas at 397 miles.

07/16/17

The I-15 Express Lanes extend southward to U.S. 6 (400 South) in Spanish Fork.
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The I-15 Express Lanes extend southward to U.S. 6 (400 South) in Spanish Fork.

07/16/17

Curving southeast, the succeeding three exits from Interstate 15 fall within the city of Lehi.

Curving southeast, the succeeding three exits from Interstate 15 fall within the city of Lehi.

07/16/17

Leaving Salt Lake Valley by Point of the Mountain, I-15/U.S. 89 south cross the Utah County line on a ridge overlooking the Jordan River.

Leaving Salt Lake Valley by Point of the Mountain, I-15/U.S. 89 south cross the Utah County line on a ridge overlooking the Jordan River.

07/16/17

The first of three exits within the city of Lehi along I-15/U.S. 89 south is the diverging diamond interchange with SR 92 (Timpanogos Highway).

The first of three exits within the city of Lehi along I-15/U.S. 89 south is the diverging diamond interchange with SR 92 (Timpanogos Highway).

07/16/17

Part of the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, SR 92 travels 27.31 miles east from Ashton Boulevard in Lehi to Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Sundance ski resort and U.S. 189 in Provo Canyon.

Part of the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, SR 92 travels 27.31 miles east from Ashton Boulevard in Lehi to Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Sundance ski resort and U.S. 189 in Provo Canyon.

07/16/17

A controlled access arterial, SR 92 along Timpanogos Highway connects I-15/U.S. 89 east with the cities of Alpine, Highland and Cedar Hills between Dry Creek and American Fork Canyon.

A controlled access arterial, SR 92 along Timpanogos Highway connects I-15/U.S. 89 east with the cities of Alpine, Highland and Cedar Hills between Dry Creek and American Fork Canyon.

07/03/16

Club House Road extends west from the nearby end of SR 92 at Ashton Boulevard to the Thanksgiving Point along the Jordan River. Constructed in 2010/11, SR 92 east includes a separate grade separated roadway (Commuter Lane) between adjacent Digital Drive and Highland Boulevard.

Club House Road extends west from the nearby end of SR 92 at Ashton Boulevard to the Thanksgiving Point along the Jordan River. Constructed in 2010/11, SR 92 east includes a separate grade separated roadway (Commuter Lane) between adjacent Digital Drive and Highland Boulevard.

07/16/17

Costing $415 million, the I-15 Technology Corridor Project underway from May 2018 to late 2020 expanded from SR 92 to Main Street in Lehi. Two lanes were added in each direction and Exit 282 for Triumph Boulevard was added southbound.2

Costing $415 million, the I-15 Technology Corridor Project underway from May 2018 to late 2020 expanded from SR 92 to Main Street in Lehi. Two lanes were added in each direction and Exit 282 for Triumph Boulevard was added southbound.2

07/16/17

U.S. 89 parts ways with Interstate 15 south at Exit 282 for adjacent N Thanksgiving Way to SR 194 (Mountain View Corridor).

U.S. 89 parts ways with Interstate 15 south at Exit 282 for adjacent N Thanksgiving Way to SR 194 (Mountain View Corridor).

07/16/17

The expanded roadway for I-15 south built during the I-15 Technology Corridor project was constructed over what was originally the northbound lanes.

The expanded roadway for I-15 south built during the I-15 Technology Corridor project was constructed over what was originally the northbound lanes.

07/16/17

SR 194 lines 2100 North, frontage roads for the future Mountain View Corridor (MVC) freeway link west from Exit 282 to SR 85.

SR 194 lines 2100 North, frontage roads for the future Mountain View Corridor (MVC) freeway link west from Exit 282 to SR 85.

07/16/17

Sign replacements made during the I-15 Technology Corridor Project replaced U.S. 89 and SR 85 with SR 194. SR 194 runs 3.06 miles west to SR 68 (Redwood Road) at SR 85 along Mountain View Corridor.

Sign replacements made during the I-15 Technology Corridor Project replaced U.S. 89 and SR 85 with SR 194. SR 194 runs 3.06 miles west to SR 68 (Redwood Road) at SR 85 along Mountain View Corridor.

07/16/17

With the tolled Express Lanes, I-15 is 12 lanes wide through the exchange with SR 194 (2100 North) west and 1200 West.

With the tolled Express Lanes, I-15 is 12 lanes wide through the exchange with SR 194 (2100 North) west and 1200 West.

07/16/17

Upon completion, the Mountain View Corridor (SR 85) will extend north from SR 73 in Saratoga Springs to Interstate 80 in Salt Lake City. A free flowing interchange with flyovers will be completed at I-15/SR 194.

Upon completion, the Mountain View Corridor (SR 85) will extend north from SR 73 in Saratoga Springs to Interstate 80 in Salt Lake City. A free flowing interchange with flyovers will be completed at I-15/SR 194.

07/03/16

SR 194 (2100 North) links with SR 85 south into the city of Saratoga Springs. The city of Eagle Mountain lies further west beyond the end of SR 85 along SR 73. A master planned community, Eagle Mountain incorporated December 3, 1996. The population increased from just 2,157 in 2000 to 43,623 in 2020.

SR 194 (2100 North) links with SR 85 south into the city of Saratoga Springs. The city of Eagle Mountain lies further west beyond the end of SR 85 along SR 73. A master planned community, Eagle Mountain incorporated December 3, 1996. The population increased from just 2,157 in 2000 to 43,623 in 2020.

07/16/17

U.S. 89 continues southeast along State Street, paralleling I-15 to the exchange with Main Street. Beyond Provo, U.S. 89 separates from the I-15 corridor along U.S. 6 from Spanish Fork. U.S. 89 generally proceeds south through central Utah, skirting the Grand Canyon and ending at I-40 in Flagstaff, Arizona.

U.S. 89 continues southeast along State Street, paralleling I-15 to the exchange with Main Street. Beyond Provo, U.S. 89 separates from the I-15 corridor along U.S. 6 from Spanish Fork. U.S. 89 generally proceeds south through central Utah, skirting the Grand Canyon and ending at I-40 in Flagstaff, Arizona.

07/16/17

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References:

  1. "New I-15 exit now open at 11400 South." Deseret News, September 22, 2010.
  2. "Six Lanes Now Open on I-15 Tech Corridor." Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) News, October 30, 2020.

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