Construction Set to Begin on University Avenue Bridge in Provo

New design adds bike lanes, wider sidewalks and a new community trail

SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 1, 2025) - The Utah Department of Transportation will begin reconstruction of the University Avenue (U.S. Route 189) bridge in Provo on October 1. The project will replace the aging structure with a modern bridge, designed to better serve drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

"This bridge is a vital connection for both Provo residents and regional travelers," UDOT Project Manager Andy Spencer said. "Because of how crucial this road is, the new design will focus on enhancing safety and mobility while creating a more comfortable experience for everyone who uses it."

Key features of the new bridge include:

• Two lanes in each direction for reliable traffic flow
• Dedicated six-foot bike lanes in each direction to improve cyclist safety
• New, wider, eight-foot sidewalks on each side for pedestrians
• A 12-foot multi-use trail on the west side connecting 500 South and 600 South for community access
• Improved sight lines for drivers, making travel safer
• A 10-foot-tall protective fence over the railroad tracks.

Beginning October 1 through mid-October, drivers can expect to see some crew in the area preparing for demolition, but no traffic impacts will occur until late October, when the west side of the bridge will be demolished.

Construction will be completed in two phases over the next two years. Work will begin this fall on the west side of the bridge, with demolition and reconstruction continuing through next fall. At that point, crews will shift to the east side, where construction is scheduled through the fall of 2027.

Throughout the project, UDOT will keep one lane open in each direction during the day to help maintain traffic flow.

Construction schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. For the latest information on traffic restrictions during construction, visit the UDOT Traffic website or download the UDOT Traffic app for iPhone or Android. Drivers can also follow UDOT on social media including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.