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NORTH SALT LAKE — Motorists faced a slow commute Monday morning in Davis, Salt Lake, and Utah counties due to several crashes that closed I-15 at points.
In Utah County, multiple rollover accidents closed southbound I-15 near 800 North in Orem shortly before 7, according to KSL Newsradio.
The interstate reopened but delays remained, Utah Department of Transportation officials said on Twitter around 9:10 a.m.
I-15 SB is CLOSED at 800 North in Orem. All traffic being diverted off the freeway at 800 North but you can get right back on. pic.twitter.com/Um5JIUrwf9
— Heather Kelly (@KSLHeatherKelly) December 4, 2017
Near downtown Salt Lake, the onramp from 500 South to go south on I-15 was closed due to an accident.
The on-ramp from 500 South in downtown SLC to I-15 SB is CLOSED. Find alternate route out of SLC. pic.twitter.com/qigOgAX0Cs
— Heather Kelly (@KSLHeatherKelly) December 4, 2017
Earlier, a jackknifed semitruck closed eastbound I-215 in Davis County. The semitruck was driving in snowy conditions on I-215 approaching the I-15 interchange when it jackknifed. All lanes of traffic on eastbound I-215 were blocked, UDOT officials said on Twitter at about 5:10 a.m.
The ramp from I-215 head east toward Redwood Rd is CLOSED. All traffic is being diverted onto Legacy Pkwy in Davis County. pic.twitter.com/Q55sljgV0k
— Heather Kelly (@KSLHeatherKelly) December 4, 2017
Slick conditions were reported in many other areas along the Wasatch Front and UDOT urged motorists to use caution.
Guess what? Winter happened overnight! So all winter driving rules apply today-- slow down, increase following distances and "start stopping" earlier than usual! #utsnow
— UDOT Region One (@UDOTRegionOne) December 4, 2017
Get traffic updates on the KSL.com traffic page, KSL TV and KSL Newsradio.
