Airport TRAX line construction update

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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. 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.


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.



Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated 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: Currently construction is not taking place.



Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated during Fall 2009.



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 where TRAX will move from the side of the road to the center of North Temple.



Current Construction: Preliminary utility work is anticipated to be completed near I-215 and North Temple next week. Currently, traffic is being detoured to old North Temple down to 2200 West. Once preliminary utility work is finished, traffic will be diverted back to North Temple in its regular manner.



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 east of Redwood Road on North Temple. TRAX will be center running 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: Traffic management is being maintained just east of I-215 on North Temple.



Upcoming Construction:

Preliminary utility work is scheduled for the Redwood Road and North Temple intersection beginning mid-May. There will be lane restrictions, but traffic will be maintained. Heavier construction is anticipated beginning Fall 2009.



Traffic Impacts: Traffic management for the preliminary utility work extends just east of I-215 on North Temple; however, access is being maintained in all directions.







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 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: Preliminary utility work is scheduled to begin mid-May.



Traffic Impacts: Currently, there are no traffic impacts.







Reach 6



Reach Description: Reach 6 extends from the Jordan River to I-15 along North Temple. TRAX will be center running 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: Crews have finished the preliminary portion of utility work at the 800 West intersection; however, traffic management is in place for work at 641 West North Temple.



Upcoming Construction: Preliminary utility work is scheduled to begin at the 900 West and North Temple intersection next week. This work will take place for approximately three weeks and access will be maintained to all businesses.



Heavy construction is anticipated during Spring 2010.



Traffic Impacts: There are lane restrictions on North Temple that extend from 800 West to just east of 600 West. Access is being maintained and 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 Arena Station.
This reach extends from I-15 to 400 West along North Temple and south on 400 West to South Temple. Access to offices and the Gateway will be maintained throughout the construction project.



Current Construction: Preliminary utility work is currently taking place at approximately 641 West North Temple and is anticipated to be completed by next week.



Upcoming Construction: After the utility work is completed at 641 West, preliminary work is expected to begin at the 900 West and North Temple intersection.



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.