Mid Jordan TRAX line construction update

Image via WikipediaMid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: December 10, 2008*

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



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 will remain closed through December.



Sugar Factory Area



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



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



Old Bingham Area



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 8th through December 15th.



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 1st through December 19th.



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 13th 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: Crews will be performing utility work on 300 West between Winchester Street and the I-215 overpass. Traffic Impacts: 300 West will be closed at the I-215 overpass, and business access will be available from 6100 South. The timeline for this work is dependent on several variables, but work is expected to last one day and will take place on Wednesday, December 17th, Thursday, December 17th, or Friday, December 19th. Please use State Street or 700 West as detour routes. Detour signs will be posted.



NEW Activity: Concrete work on Winchester Street, within 1000 feet east and west of Cottonwood Street. Traffic Impacts: Winchester Street will be restricted to one lane with flagging operations during daytime hours. Please use State Street or 700 West as alternate routes.



UPDATED 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 1st at 7:00 a.m. through December 12th 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 December.



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