Construction Update July 10, 2026

Through July 17, you can expect to see crews, equipment, and traffic control in the following areas:

• SR-9 Milepost (MP) 2 to 6 (Hurricane)
• SR-9 MP 28-29 (Rockville)
• SR-9/Zion-Mount Carmel Highway MP 38-40 (west side of the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel)

In Hurricane:

• Crews will continue trenching for conduit installation along the shoulder of eastbound SR-9.
• No direct impacts to drivers are anticipated

In Rockville:

• Crews will be drilling for conduit installation.
• No direct impacts to drivers are anticipated.

In Zion National Park:

• Crews will continue trenching in the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway roadway to install fiber conduit and junction boxes.
• Traffic will be reduced to one lane controlled by portable signals and flaggers.
• Visitors should anticipate moderate traffic delays.*

What to Expect

• Outside Zion National Park: Daytime work Monday through Saturday, except holidays
• Inside Zion National Park: Daytime and nighttime work Monday through Thursday, except holidays, and delays up to 12 minutes
• Lane shifts and restrictions
• Heavy equipment, crews, and support vehicles

Motorcyclist, Cyclist, and Driver Safety Information

Please use caution and prioritize safety while traveling through the construction area. Avoid any equipment in roadway shoulders over the Independence Day holiday while work is paused.

• Stay alert and watch for any lane shifts, crews, equipment, and posted signage.
• Avoid distractions by refraining from using mobile devices while traveling through the project area.
• Maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of you to allow for sudden stops or changes in traffic flow.

Project Overview

The Utah Department of Transportation's Zion Canyon Fiber Optics Project will:

• Install over 50 miles of fiber optic cable along State Route 9 and the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway
• Support ITS devices such as traffic cameras, road signs, and weather stations
• Help expand and modernize the state's fiber optic infrastructure
• Enhance connectivity

Work began Wednesday, June 3, and is anticipated to be completed by December 2026.

Project Map

Legend UDOT Springdale Segment UDOT Rockville Segment Zion National Park - Zion Canyon Segment Zion National Park - Mt Carmel Highway UDOT Highway

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