LEHI, Utah — Drivers heading south from Salt Lake County into Utah County should expect major delays Sunday evening as a crash fully closed the freeway in one direction.
The Utah Department of Transportation reported the closure of all southbound I-15 lanes around 5:45 p.m.
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Utah Highway Patrol said a motorcycle was traveling south and rear-ended a car. Witnesses said the motorcyclist was riding recklessly. He was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, but not life-threatening, according to UHP.
Around 6:20 p.m., UHP troopers opened three lanes, and traffic started slowly moving again. However, around 7:00, UDOT announced that southbound I-15 is now closed at Bangerter Highway, with all vehicles forced to exit there.
Update: SB I-15 is now closed at Bangerter Hwy. All traffic must exit. Drivers should plan for heavy delays from Draper to Lehi. pic.twitter.com/KoSVwHlkKm
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) March 30, 2026
There is still a major backup several miles north of the scene.
