Portion of Provo Canyon to Close Sunday for Repair Work

UDOT urges travelers to use I-80 as an alternate route during 14-hour closure.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:56pm

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A heavily textured oil painting in the style of Vincent Van Gogh, depicting the winding curves and lush greenery of Provo Canyon, conceptually representing the natural beauty and importance of this transportation corridor.UDOT's repair work in Provo Canyon aims to improve a vital transportation link between Utah and Wasatch counties.Provo Today

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is warning drivers that a portion of U.S. Route 189 in Provo Canyon will be closed for 14 hours on Sunday, April 17, 2026, to allow crews to repair pavement on temporary bypass lanes. The closure will stretch from the Wallsburg turn-off to State Route 113 in Charleston, and UDOT is advising travelers to use Interstate 80 as an alternate route.

Why it matters

This closure is part of UDOT's larger project to widen U.S. 189 to two lanes in each direction, improve access to Deer Creek Reservoir, and add wildlife fencing for increased safety. The temporary closure and repair work will help facilitate these long-term improvements to the highway.

The details

UDOT crews will shut down U.S. 189 in both directions from 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2026, to repair the pavement on temporary bypass lanes. Drivers traveling between Utah County and Wasatch County during this time are encouraged to use I-80 as an alternate route.

  • The closure will take place on Sunday, April 17, 2026, from 1 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The players

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Utah's transportation infrastructure, including U.S. Route 189 in Provo Canyon.

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What’s next

After the repair work is completed on Sunday, UDOT will continue its project to widen U.S. 189 to two lanes in each direction, improve access to Deer Creek Reservoir, and add wildlife fencing for increased safety.

The takeaway

This temporary closure of Provo Canyon is a necessary step in UDOT's larger effort to enhance the safety and capacity of U.S. Route 189, a critical transportation corridor connecting Utah and Wasatch counties.