Airport TRAX line construction update

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March 6, 2009



Welcome!



Construction has begun on the UTA Airport TRAX Line. To keep business and traffic impacts to a minimum, this six-mile project has been separated into seven construction “reaches,” or segments, for management and planning purposes. The map below shows each construction reach in a different color, starting with Reach 1 in dark red by the airport and ending with Reach 7 in light green on the east end of the project.

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A description of what is happening in each area is listed below. If you need further construction information, please call our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (800) 888-8854.





Reach 1



Reach Description: Reach 1 is the area that extends from Terminal One at the Salt Lake City International Airport on the side of North Temple Drive to the surplus canal bridge just north of the Wingpointe Golf Course.



Current Construction: Currently construction is not taking place in Reach 1.



Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated in this Reach during Summer 2009.



Traffic Impacts: Currently there are no traffic impacts. Access will be maintained throughout the construction project.





Reach 2



Reach Description: Reach 2 extends from the surplus canal bridge just north of the Wingpointe Golf Course near the Salt Lake City International Airport along the fence line on North Temple Drive to 2400 West.



Current Construction: Preliminary construction has begun just west of 2400 West on the south side of the road.



Upcoming Construction: Utility work is scheduled at the 2200 West and North Temple intersection for approximately two weeks beginning mid-April. More details will be provided closer to this date, which will also be communicated directly with businesses.



Traffic Impacts: Currently there are no traffic impacts. Access will be maintained throughout the construction project.





Reach 3



Reach Description: Reach 3 extends from 2400 West along North Temple Drive to I-215. This is the reach where TRAX will move from the side of the road to the center of North Temple.



Current Construction: Currently utility work is taking place in the center of North Temple on either side of the I-215 overpass. Crews are relocating a utility line so it will not run underneath the TRAX guideway.



Upcoming Construction: Heavy construction will begin during spring 2009.



Traffic Impacts: There are lane restrictions near the I-215 overpass on North Temple, but access is being maintained.





Reach 4



Reach Description: Reach 4 extends from I-215 to just past Redwood Road on North Temple. TRAX will be center running in this reach and will include a station located at approximately 1950 West North Temple.
Access to the many businesses and governmental organizations will be maintained.



Current Construction: Utility work extends just east of the I-215 overpass on North Temple. Heavier construction is not anticipated until later this summer.



Upcoming Construction:

· Preliminary utility work is scheduled for the Redwood Road and
North Temple intersection for approximately two weeks beginning the second week of April. More details will be provided, which will be communicated directly with businesses prior to construction. There will be lane restrictions, but traffic will be maintained at all times.

· Heavier construction is anticipated beginning summer 2009.



Traffic Impacts: Currently there are no traffic impacts.





Reach 5



Reach Description: Reach 5 extends from just east of Redwood Road on North Temple to the Jordan River. TRAX will be center running in this reach and includes a station at 1500 West North Temple. Access to the many businesses and office complexes will be maintained.



Current Construction: Currently construction is not taking place in Reach 5.



Upcoming Construction: Construction is anticipated to begin during autumn 2009.



Traffic Impacts: Currently there are not traffic impacts.







Reach 6



Reach Description: Reach 6 extends from the Jordan River to I-15 along North Temple. TRAX will be center running in this reach and will include two stations located at approximately 1500 West and 1100 West North Temple. Access to the many businesses and the State Fairpark will be maintained.



Current Construction: Preliminary utility work is currently taking place at the 800 West and North Temple intersection. This work is scheduled for approximately one more week.



Upcoming Construction:

· In approximately one week, preliminary utility work will move
from 800 West to the 700 West intersection on North Temple. This work will take place for approximately two weeks.

· After the utility work is completed at 700 West, preliminary
work is expected to begin for approximately two weeks at the 900 West and North Temple intersection.

· Heavy construction is anticipated during winter 2010.



Traffic Impacts: There are lane restrictions on North Temple at the 800 West intersection, although traffic is being maintained. We appreciate the businesses and public’s patience during this work.





Reach 7



Reach Description: Reach 7 is the area where the Airport Line will connect with the current North/South TRAX Line at the Stadium Station.
This reach extends from I-15 to 400 West along North Temple and turns south on 400 West proceeding to South Temple. Access to offices and the Gateway will be maintained throughout the construction project.



Current Construction: Currently construction is not taking place in this reach.



Upcoming Construction: Heavy construction is anticipated to begin during summer 2010.



Traffic Impacts: There are currently no traffic impacts.

General Information



Access during Construction

UTA is committed to maintaining 24-hour access to all of the businesses and residences along the construction corridor. We will coordinate with businesses in cases where access may be temporarily limited.



Construction Hours

Construction is permitted to take place between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Additionally, specific activities may require different working hours depending upon the conditions and will be coordinated with city officials.



Construction Tours

If you are interested in learning more about the construction project, please call our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 800-8854.



For More Information

Timely and helpful information is available to assist business and residential communities as well as commuters and stakeholders.



If you have questions or comments regarding the project, please contact our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 800-8854 or e-mail thope@rideuta.com . You can also visit UTA’s Web site at www.rideuta.com .



Please note that construction information provided is subject to change.