Mid Jordan TRAX line construction update

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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: July 2, 2009*

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*This schedule is subject to change due to weather, materials issues, or unanticipated utility conflicts.



Bangerter Bridge

UPDATED Activity: Crews will be performing work on the Bangerter Highway overpass at approximately 8700 South. Traffic Impacts: The median will be closed through July.




Sugar Factory Area

Activity: Please be aware that flagging operations will be taking place intermittently through July at 2700 West near the tracks to accommodate construction vehicles; please follow flagger’s instructions.



Activity: Please be aware that flagging operations will be taking place intermittently through July at 3200 West near the tracks to accommodate construction vehicles; please follow flagger’s instructions.




Old Bingham Area

NEW Activity: Work will be taking place on 4000 West at the trackway located near Old Bingham Highway. Traffic Impacts: 4000 West will be closed at the trackway from 7/13 (Monday) to 7/26 (Sunday). Old Bingham Highway will also be closed at 4000 West during these dates. Please use 4800 West or Bangerter Highway as alternate routes.



NEW Activity: Utility work. Traffic Impacts: On Old Bingham Highway just west of the Bangerter Highway overpass, traffic will be restricted to one lane with flagging operations during working hours (7 am to 5 pm) and lane shifts during non-working hours through 7/19 (Sunday).



Activity: Eastbound shoulder closure on Old Bingham Highway west of Bangerter Highway through July.



Activity: Please be aware that flagging operations will be taking place intermittently through 2009 at 4800 West near Old Bingham Highway to accommodate construction vehicles. Please note that left turns are not restricted; please follow flagger’s instructions.



Activity: Please be aware that flagging operations will be taking place intermittently through 2009 at Wasatch Meadows Drive near Old Bingham Highway to accommodate construction vehicles. Please note that left turns are not restricted; please follow flagger’s instructions.



Activity: Please be aware that flagging operations will be taking place intermittently through 2009 at 5200 West and the railway to accommodate construction vehicles.



Activity: Utility work is currently ongoing. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder work with possible lane restrictions.




Gardner Village Area

NEW Activity: Bridge work at 7800 South near Gardner Village. Traffic Impacts: The centermost lanes in each direction are closed until 7/26 (Sunday).



Activity: Utility work. Crews will be working on 700 West near approximately 7400 South. Traffic Impacts: The northbound right lane will be closed through 7/7 (Tuesday). The southbound shoulder of 700 West will be closed in this immediate area through July.



Activity: Access to Gardner Village from the Jordan River Parkway Trail is closed until August 2009.



Activity: Construction on the Jordan River TRAX bridge. Traffic Impacts: A temporary detour began the week of October 13th, 2008 on the Jordan River Parkway Trail near approximately 7500 South. The trail will be intermittently detoured through August 2009. Please be aware that the detour does cross a live railway track, and as such, the detour will be closed daily from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. when freight is actively running on the track. Please plan accordingly. UPDATE (6/26/09): The trail will be detoured during daytime hours on 7/8 and 7/13 to accommodate girder installation.




Cottonwood Area

UPDATED Activity: Bridge girder delivery. Traffic Impacts: Due to unforeseen delays, the Winchester Street closure has been rescheduled for 7/9 through 7/10. Winchester Street will be closed approximately 1000’ west of Cottonwood Street to accommodate bridge girder delivery. Traffic will also be subject to one lane with flagging operations on from 7 am on 7/3 (Friday) to 2 am on 7/4 (Saturday).

Traffic is also subject to intermittent periods of one lane restrictions with flagging operations during daytime hours through 7/24. Please plan accordingly and use detour routes as posted.






If you have any construction-related questions or concerns, please call the construction hotline at (888) 550-2211.





If you have any questions or concerns regarding the project, please let me know.

Sarah Loughlin

Community Involvement Specialist

Utah Transit Authority

801-236-4783

sloughlin@rideuta.com