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Construction Update September 3, 2026

(Minimal change since last update-changes or additions in blue)

Volume II, Issue 36 · September 8, 2026Printed on page 10–11

Through September 3*, crews and equipment will operate in the following areas:

Hurricane – SR-9 Milepost (MP) 2-5:

  • Crews will be rock sawing underneath the roadway, installing junction boxes (conduit connectors that provide access points), and routing conduit around existing utility lines along the shoulder of eastbound SR-9. No direct traffic impacts are anticipated.

Virgin – SR-9 (MP) 22-23:

  • Crews will be drilling for conduit installation along the shoulder of eastbound SR-9. No direct traffic impacts are anticipated.

Mount Carmel – SR-9 (MP) 50-55:

  • A crew will be connecting and tying into existing conduit along eastbound SR-9. No direct traffic impacts are anticipated.

Springdale - SR-9 (MP) 29-31:

  • Daytime work is anticipated to begin week of September 8 at the west end of Springdale. Please anticipate minor traffic delays and pedestrian/cyclist detours.

Work in Zion National Park is paused through the Labor Day holiday and will resume on Monday, Sept 14.

Zion Fiber Phase II

Through September 11*, crews and equipment will operate in the following area:

  • Alton – US 89 (MP) 104-114: Crews will be plowing, trenching, and drilling for conduit installation. Construction activities are primarily occurring within the roadway shoulders, so drivers should expect minimal traffic impacts.

Zion Canyon Fiber Optics Project Map (Phases I and II)

Motorcyclist, Cyclist, and Driver Safety Information

(No change since last update)

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 (No change since last update)

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.

Springdale work area and nearby project segments

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