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, for management and planning purposes. 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:

Crews are “potholing” or exposing underground utilities to determine horizontal and vertical locations.


Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated Summer 2010.



Traffic Impacts: Currently, there are no traffic impacts in Reach 1.



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:

Work continues near 2400 West and the airport fence line as crews stabilize the soil and clear a path for TRAX.
Crews are relocating a power line near Wingpoint Golf Course.


Upcoming Construction:

Crews will begin work on the storm drain near the Surplus Canal in mid-October.


Traffic Impacts:

At times there will be a right lane restriction along Bangerter Highway just north of the I-80 off ramp to the Airport. Minimal delays should be expected.
Access is being maintained throughout work areas. Please obey posted speed limits.



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: Currently, TRAX construction is not taking place in Reach 3.



Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated Fall 2009.



Traffic Impacts: Currently, there are no traffic impacts.



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. Access to the many businesses and governmental organizations will be maintained.



Current Construction: Currently, TRAX construction is not taking place in Reach 4.



Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated beginning Spring 2010.



Traffic Impacts: Currently, there are no traffic impacts in Reach 4.



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. Access to the many businesses and office complexes will be maintained.



Current Construction:

Construction on the Jordan River Bridge began on September 27th. Crews will construct the bridge half at a time to maintain one lane of traffic in both directions. This work is expected to take place for approximately eight months.
Demolition began on the Jordan River Bridge on October 1st and will last throughout mid-October.


Upcoming Construction:

Crews will begin to drive pile for the Jordan River Bridge after demolition is completed in mid-October.


Traffic Impacts:

Traffic management will be in place for approximately eight months near the Jordan River Bridge. Traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction.





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. Access to the many businesses and the State Fairpark will be maintained.



Current Construction: Traffic management extends into Reach 6 due to work taking place on the Jordan River Bridge. However, access is being maintained.



Upcoming Construction: The majority of heavier construction is anticipated Spring 2010.



Traffic Impacts: Traffic management will be in place for approximately eight months near the Jordan River Bridge. Traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction.



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:

Crews are “potholing,” or exposing underground utilities, to determine horizontal and vertical locations.


Upcoming Construction: Heavier construction is anticipated Winter 2010.



Traffic Impacts: Currently, there are no traffic impacts in Reach 7.




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 tcamp@rideuta.com. You can also visit UTA’s Web site at www.rideuta.com.



Please note that construction information provided is subject to change.