Front Runner South Construction Update

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Greetings,

Construction is progressing on UTA’s FrontRunner South Provo to Salt Lake Commuter Rail line.

Below is the FrontRunner South construction update for February 16-22.

To learn more about the FrontRunner South project, click here.

Area 16 — Downtown Salt Lake City to 4500 South (Murray)

Construction Activity: Crews will be installing micro-fiber throughout the area this week. Traffic Impacts: There are currently no traffic impacts in this area. Salt Lake Central Station: Station complete.

Area 15 — 4500 South (Murray) to 7800 South (Midvale)

Construction Activity: Fiber optic work continues in the area with crews installing micro-fiber. Traffic Impacts: There are currently no impacts to motorists in this area. Murray-5300 South Station: No station construction activities to report.

Area 14 — 7800 South (Midvale) to Bangerter Highway (Draper/Bluffdale)

Construction Activity: Progress continues in Area 14 behind Salt Lake Community College’s campus at 9800 South as crews construct a bridge that flies over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. This is the area where FrontRunner will move from the east side to the west side of the tracks. Crews are also constructing a bridge adjacent to the current Union Pacific Railroad bridge at 144th South. Crews will continue to work on the walls of the structure this week. Fiber optic work will take place throughout the area with crews installing micro-duct this week. Traffic Impacts: A temporary traffic light has been placed at 144th South and the Union Pacific Bridge to help with traffic flow. If the signal light is flashing, construction crews have flaggers on the road to help speed up traffic although there may be some delays while crews are moving equipment. Crews anticipate removing the temporary traffic light within the next week or so and will be placing stop signs in their original locations at the bridge. We thank motorists in this area for their patience and support during construction and ask that you be cautious while driving in the area. South Jordan/Sandy Station: Crews will begin to construct a lay-down area at the site of the future Park & Ride to stage materials for the project.

Area 13 — Bangerter Highway (Draper/Bluffdale) to Thanksgiving Point (Lehi)

Construction Activity: Crews continue to establish access in this area and prepare the site along the railroad corridor in Bluffdale and Lehi. Excavation and embankment work throughout the area will continue this week as will fiber optic micro-duct installation. Crews will form and pour concrete for the walls and deck of the East Jordan Canal bridge and bring in a crane to prepare for construction of a bridge spanning the Jordan River. Traffic Impacts: Impacts to motorists should be minimal as work proceeds along the railroad right-of-way. Draper/Bluffdale Station: No station construction activities to report.

Area 12 — Thanksgiving Point (Lehi) to Main Street (American Fork)

Construction Activity: Crews will place drains and form and pour concrete for the floor of the pedestrian tunnel that will run underneath the Union Pacific trackway at the Lehi Station. They will also begin excavation and embankment work for the new Union Pacific Railroad Siding on the west side of the corridor near the Lehi station. Crews will continue fiber optic relocation work in the area this week with boring taking place at roadways. Traffic Impacts: There are currently no impacts to motorists in this area. Lehi Station: No station construction activities to report.

Area 11 — Main Street (American Fork) to 800 South (Orem)

Construction Activity: Construction continues on a bridge spanning the American Fork River. Crews will form and pour the south abutments and wing walls this week. Crews will be installing micro-duct throughout the area to prepare for fiber optic relocations and also will be working on water lines at 100 West. Traffic Impacts: A road closure is planned for 100 West from Wednesday, February 11 until Wednesday, February 25 so crews can install casings on two water lines. Traffic at 100 West will be detoured onto Storrs Avenue during this time. American Fork-Main St. Station: Crews have constructed a lay-down area at the site of the future Park & Ride to stage materials for the project. Orem Station: No station construction activities to report.

Area 10 — 800 South (Orem) to Center Street (Provo)

Construction Activity: Significant progress has been made in Area 10 along the Union Pacific Railroad corridor between University Parkway in Orem and West Center Street in Provo. Crews have prepared a path for FrontRunner by grading and clearing the right-of-way and relocating water lines. Crews will continue fiber optic relocation work throughout the area this week. Traffic Impacts: There are currently no traffic impacts in this area. Provo Station-University Ave. Station: No station construction activities to report.

Thanks again for your interest in the FrontRunner South project. If you have construction-related questions, please call our 24-hour construction hotline at 1-888-800-8854. If you have specific questions about the FrontRunner South project, my contact information is listed below. To unsubscribe from this list, please click here, or simply send a reply message indicating you wish to unsubscribe.

Regards,

Marc Bowman
UTA Community Involvement Specialist
www.rideuta.com
801.236.4784