LEHI, Utah (ABC4) — The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has begun construction on a $600 million project that will build out a new freeway connection between I-15 and Mountain View Corridor in Lehi.

The project will reportedly result in the construction of a new, nearly three-mile-long freeway connection at 2100 North in Lehi. The connection will create a faster route for people traveling across northwest Utah County, according to UDOT.

Construction crews will also build 14 new bridges, UDOT said, along with two pedestrian bridges and around two miles of shared-use paths. Crews will also be realigning and reconstructing two miles of existing trails to improve access for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Utah Department of Transportation has begun construction on a $600 million project that will build out a new freeway connection between I-15 and Mountain View Corridor in Lehi. (Courtesy: UDOT)

As for the new road, engineers believe the new route will save east-west commuters around 12 minutes in each direction during peak travel times.

“This project strengthens how communities connect to the rest of Utah,” UDOT Project Director Andrew Jordan said. “By linking Mountain View Corridor directly to I-15, we’re making it easier for residents to travel across the region. Whether that’s commuting to work, visiting family or heading out to enjoy everything the beautiful state of Utah has to offer.”

This project is a part of a $1.4 billion investment into several projects aimed to improve transportation in Utah County.

One of those projects, which completed in December 2025, opened a four-mile segment of Mountain View Corridor between 2100 North and Porter Rockwell Boulevard. The new four-lane road reportedly has five pedestrian bridges and a 12-foot-wide, multi-use path.

The new connection at 2100 North, aside from creating a streamlined freeway transfer, is expected to lessen pressure on nearby routes like Redwood Road — one of the most congested corridors in Utah County, according to UDOT.

Additionally, the Pioneer Crossing Flex Lanes project is underway, which will improve east-west travel along State Route 145. This project is expected to be completed in 2026.

The 2100 North connection reportedly cost $621 million and is expected to last through late 2028.

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