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Construction progress continues on the 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 (888) 800-8854.

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 the Airport Access Road to the surplus canal bridge just north of the Wingpointe Golf Course. Current Construction: Construction is not taking place in Reach 1. Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated Summer 2009. Traffic Impacts: Currently, there are no traffic impacts.

Reach 2

Reach Description: Reach 2 extends from the surplus canal bridge just north of the Wingpointe Golf Course along the Airport Access Road fence line to 2400 West. Current Construction: Construction is not taking place in Reach 2. Upcoming Construction: Crews will begin identifying and potholing utilities next week near Wingpointe Golf Course near the Airport Entrance Road on the border of Reaches 1 and 2. Heavier construction is anticipated Summer 2009. Traffic Impacts: Limited disruption is anticipated at the Wingpointe Golf Course cart path and bike trail undercrossing.

Reach 3

Reach Description: Reach 3 extends from 2400 West along North Temple 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: Construction is not taking place in Reach 3. Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated Fall 2009. Traffic Impacts: There are currently no traffic restrictions.

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: Construction is not taking place in Reach 4. Upcoming Construction: · Preliminary utility work is scheduled for the Redwood Road and North Temple intersection beginning in June. As we get closer to this date more details will be provided. · Heavier construction is anticipated Spring 2010. 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 and includes a station at 1500 West North Temple. Access to the many businesses and office complexes will be maintained. Current Construction: Preliminary utility work is currently taking place. This work is located near 1300 West and is scheduled throughout the week. Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated Spring 2010. Traffic Impacts: There are lane restrictions on North Temple near current utility work; however, access to businesses is being maintained.

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 1100 West and 800 West North Temple. Access to the many businesses and the State Fairpark will be maintained. Current Construction: Preliminary utility work at the 900 West and North Temple intersection is scheduled to be completed this week. Upcoming Construction: Crews are scheduled to begin work at the 1000 West and North Temple intersection this week after they are finished at the 900 West and North Temple intersection. Heavier construction is anticipated Spring 2010. Traffic Impacts: Currently, there are lane restrictions on North Temple near the 900 West intersection; however, access 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 Arena 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. Current Construction: Currently, construction is not taking place. Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated Winter 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.