Mid Jordan TRAX Construction Update

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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: August 21, 2009*

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



Bangerter Bridge

Activity: Median and bridge work. Traffic Impacts: From 9:00 am through 4:00 pm on 8/21 Friday and 8/24-8/28 (Monday-Friday), the centermost north and southbound lanes of Bangerter Highway will be closed to accommodate bridge work. The median will remain closed through August to accommodate median work.




Sugar Factory Area

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




Old Bingham Area

UPDATED Activity: Roadway and intersection reconstruction. Traffic Impacts: From 8/31-9/4 (Monday-Friday), traffic on Old Bingham Highway near 5200 West will be shifted to the north to accommodate roadway reconstruction.



Activity: Roadway finishing. Traffic Impacts: From 8/31-9/11 (Monday-Friday), 4800 West will be subject to a lane reduction near the railroad tracks to accommodate shoulder work.



Activity: Signal work and roadway finishing. Traffic Impacts: Through 8/28 (Friday), except over the weekend, 5200 West will be subject to a lane reduction near the railroad tracks to accommodate shoulder work.



Activity: Roadway work on 9000 South near Old Bingham Highway. Traffic Impacts: Traffic will be shifted to the south side of the roadway on 8/24-8/29 (Monday-Saturday). Please be aware that Old Bingham Highway will also be closed at 9000 South during this time. It is anticipated that this area may be open during the weekend of 8/22 and 8/23. Trucks may use 4800 West to access 9000 South.



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 allowed from the through lane; 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 allowed from the through lane; 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. Traffic Impacts: One centermost lane in each direction will be closed through mid-September. Please be aware that the speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph through the construction zone and violators will be ticketed.



NEW Activity: Girder delivery at 7800 South bridge. Traffic Impacts: Girder delivery is anticipated to be at the end of the week of 8/23 or the beginning of the week of 8/30. This work will require lane reducations and/or lane shifts. More information will be posted as delivery nears.



Activity: Bridge work. Traffic Impacts: Beginning 8/28-8/30 (Friday-Sunday) 700 West will be closed at the bridge between 7800 South and 7200 South to accommodate pile driving. Please be aware that business access will remain open, but through-traffic along 700 West will not be able to pass under the bridge.



Activity: Construction on the Jordan River TRAX bridge. Traffic Impacts: The Jordan River Parkway Trail near approximately 7500 South 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.



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




Cottonwood Area



UPDATED Activity: Handrail installation. Traffic Impacts: Winchester Street will be subject to one-lane restrictions with flagging operations 9/3 (Thursday) and 9/4 (Friday) for safety.



Activity: Bridge work at 7200 South and approximately 600 West. Traffic Impacts: South sidewalk will be closed on 8/24 (Monday) and 8/25 (Tuesday).






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.



Marc Bowman

Community Involvement Specialist

Utah Transit Authority

801.236.4784

mbowman@rideuta.com