Airport TRAX line construction update

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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 currently not taking place. 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 Airport Access Road fence line to 2400 West. Current Construction: Construction is currently not taking place. Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated Summer 2009. Traffic Impacts: Currently, there are no traffic impacts.

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 currently not taking place. Upcoming Construction: Preliminary utility work has been rescheduled to begin near 2400 West on North Temple on Monday, June 8th. Heavier construction is anticipated Fall 2009. Traffic Impacts: There will be lane restrictions near 2400 West on North Temple beginning June 8th; however, access will be maintained at all times.

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 currently not taking place. Upcoming Construction: Preliminary utility work is scheduled for the Redwood Road and North Temple intersection beginning in June. Heavier construction is anticipated beginning 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 include a station at 1500 West North Temple. Access to the many businesses and office complexes will be maintained. Current Construction: Crews will finish preliminary construction taking place near Cornell Street at the beginning of next week. We thank the businesses and other organizations for their patience during this work. Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated Spring 2010. Traffic Impacts: Current lane restrictions near Cornell Street will last until early next week. Access 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 now complete. Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated Spring 2010. Traffic Impacts: Currently, there are no traffic impacts.

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 to South Temple. Access to offices and the Gateway will be maintained throughout construction. Current Construction: Currently, construction is not taking place. Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated Winter 2010. Traffic Impacts: Currently, there are 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.