Mid Jordan TRAX line construction update

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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: November 26, 2008*

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

NEW Crews will not be working November 27^th-November 30^th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Traffic control will remain in place as needed for your safety.

Bangerter Bridge

Activity: Crews have removed the median barrier in the area of approximately 8700 South and Bangerter Highway (just south of the Old Bingham Highway overpass). The median has been replaced with water barrels and remains closed through December.

UPDATED Activity: Crews are performing work on the center pier of the new TRAX bridge in the area of the approximately 8700 South and Bangerter Highway (just south of the Old Bingham Highway overpass). Traffic Impacts: The northbound and southbound left lanes will be closed from December 3^rd – December 8^th.

Sugar Factory Area

Activity: Construction of sound walls along rail corridor right-of-way between 2700 West and 3200 West began on October 6th and will continue through November with possible flagging operations near 8600 South and 3200 West.

Activity: Construction of sound walls along rail corridor right-of-way between approximately 2500 West and 2200 West began on November 17^th.

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

Old Bingham Area

UPDATED Activity: Crews are performing work beneath the Old Bingham Highway Bridge. Traffic Impacts: Old Bingham Highway traffic will be shifted to the north side of the roadway from December 2^nd through December 8^th.

NEW Activity: Crews will be working on the at-grade crossing on Wasatch Meadows Drive at the railroad tracks. Traffic Impacts: Wasatch Meadows Drive will be closed at the trackway near Old Bingham Highway from December 8^th through December 15^th.

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

Gardner Village Area

UPDATED Activity: Crews are working on the new bridge construction at 7800 South near Gardner Village. Traffic Impacts: Eastbound traffic will be shifted to the north side of the roadway December 1^st through December 21st. During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the right-hand lanes in each direction will be closed.

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

Activity: Construction on the Jordan River TRAX bridge. Traffic Impacts: A temporary detour began the week of October 13^th on the Jordan River Parkway Trail near approximately 7500 South. The trail will be intermittently detoured through August 2009. Please be aware that the detour does cross a live railway track, and as such, the detour will be closed daily from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. when freight is actively running on the track. Please plan accordingly.

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

Cottonwood Area

NEW Activity: New railroad bridge construction over Winchester Street next to the existing railroad bridge, located approximately 1000 feet west of Cottonwood Street. Traffic Impacts: Winchester Street will be closed between 520 West and Cottonwood Street beginning December 1^st at 7:00 a.m. through December 5^th at 5:00 p.m. Please use 7200 South as a detour. Detour signs will be posted.

UPDATED Activity: Construction on Cottonwood Street began on September 2nd and will continue through December. Traffic Impacts: Two-way traffic has been re-established on the west side of the street. Paving and curb and gutter has been completed on the east side of the street and crews are working on sidewalk and driveways through early December.

Activity: Construction on 300 West will begin on September 2nd and continue through November 2008. Traffic Impacts: 300 West will be closed to all traffic from 6300 South to Winchester Street, and closed to through traffic at 6100 South. Local business access will be available on 300 West between 6100 South and 6300 South.

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

Sarah Loughlin

Community Involvement Specialist

Utah Transit Authority

801-236-4783

sloughlin@rideuta.com

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