Mid Jordan Construction Update

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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: August 20, 2008*

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*This schedule is subject to change due to weather, materials issues, or unanticipated utility conflicts.

Bangerter Highway Road Impacts

UPDATE: Due to materials issues, the Bangerter Highway construction activities have been delayed and will not be taking place as scheduled between August 18^th and August 25^th. There will be a notification when construction activities are scheduled to begin.

Sugar Factory Area

There are no activities taking place that impact traffic at this time.

Old Bingham Area

UPDATE: Due to materials issues, the Old Bingham Highway construction activities have been delayed and will not be taking place as scheduled. There will be a notification when construction activities are scheduled to begin.

Activity: Utility work is currently ongoing. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder work with possible lane restrictions.

Gardner Village Area

Activity: Access to Gardner Village from the Jordan River Parkway Trail is closed until August 2009.

Activity: The Jordan River Parkway Trail will be detoured near approximately 7500 South beginning in early September. More details regarding specific impacts will follow in a separate email update.

Activity: Construction on retaining walls at 7800 South near Gardner Village began on June 30th and will continue for approximately 2 months. Traffic Impacts: There will be a designated truck turning lane on the north side of 7800 South accessing the Gardner Village property. Flagging operations will be in place as trucks enter and exit the roadway. To accommodate this construction, the following closures will be in place:

· The eastbound lane on the south side of 7800 South will be closed as necessary starting on August 6^th

· The westbound lane on the north side of 7800 South will be closed with flagging operations through September 5th

Activity: Grading and utility work is currently ongoing. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder closures with possible lane restrictions.

Cottonwood Area

Activity: Construction will begin in the Cottonwood Street area in early September. More details regarding specific impacts will follow later this week in a separate email update.

Activity: Utility work will continue in the Cottonwood Street area through the month of August. Traffic Impacts: Possible lane restrictions.

If you have any question or concerns regarding the project, please let me know.

Sarah Loughlin

Community Involvement Specialist

Utah Transit Authority

Office: 801-236-4783

24-Hour Project Hotline: (888) 550-2211

sloughlin@rideuta.com

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