UTA Mid-Jordan TRAX Line Weekly Construction Update: June 11, 2010
UTA invites you to the unveiling of its new light rail vehicles on Friday, June 18 from 10 am to noon. The event, which is open to the public, will be held at the new 5600 West Park & Ride at 5651 West Old Bingham Highway in West Jordan. The inaugural ride on the new vehicles is scheduled for 10:30.
* Old Bingham Highway will be closed just west of 9000 South from Monday, June 14 through Thursday, June 17. Please use 4800 West as an alternate.
* 5200 West will be closed at the railroad crossing on Saturday, June 19th from 7 am to 5 pm.
* The Jordan River Parkway Trail will be closed from 7800 South north to the UTA Jordan River bridge for approximately two weeks, from June 8 through June 22.
* Please use caution when approaching railroad crossings throughout the project area. Crews and equipment travel on the rails frequently.
The Mid-Jordan TRAX line is a 10.6 mile light rail line that will connect the communities of Murray, Midvale, West Jordan and South Jordan with the existing Sandy/Salt Lake TRAX line. It runs from the existing TRAX line at 6400 South to approximately 7400 South, then turns west along the Bingham Branch of the Union Pacific Railroad. At 5600 West, the line turns south again and ends at the southern end of the Daybreak development. For construction purposes, the line has been segmented into five sections. The map below shows each section in a different color, beginning with Daybreak on the southwest end and ending with Cottonwood at the northeast end.
Daybreak Area
(This segment runs north through the Daybreak development to Old Bingham Highway at approximately 5600 West)
Concrete work continues at station platforms in Daybreak. Crews are also testing the new light rail vehicles in this segment.
Old Bingham Area
(This segment runs parallel to the existing Union Pacific Railroad Bingham Branch line,
along the Old Bingham Highway from approximately 5600 West to the Bangerter Station, east of Bangerter Highway)
This week, crews will resume installation of sound wall panels along Old Bingham Highway between 4000 West and Bangerter Highway. Crews are also installing a new storm drain under Old Bingham Highway just west of 9000 South, which will require Old Bingham Highway to be closed for four days at 9000 South. Residents and businesses can use 4800 West as an alternate. Crews are also repaving the railroad crossing at 5200 West.
* NEW ACTIVITY: Storm drain tie-in at Old Bingham Highway
TRAFFIC IMPACT: Old Bingham Highway will be closed just west of 9000 South from June 14 to June 17.
* NEW ACTIVITY: Installation of new asphalt pavement at the railroad crossing on 5200 West.
TRAFFIC IMPACT: 5200 West will be closed Saturday, June 19 between 7 am and 5 pm.
* NEW ACTIVITY: Installation of sound wall panels along Old Bingham Highway between 4000 South and Bangerter Highway
TRAFFIC IMPACT: Old Bingham Highway will be subject to intermittent lane closures beginning Monday, June 14.
Sugar Factory Area
(This segment continues northeast along the UPRR Bingham Branch from approximately Bangerter
Highway to Gardner Village)
Construction of the Redwood Road rail crossing is complete, and crews are installing concrete medians and sidewalks. Overhead catenary system (OCS) poles, arms and wire are being installed between 3200 West and 1300 West. Crews are also installing ballast and laying rail throughout this segment.
Gardner Village Area
(This segment continues along the UPRR Bingham Branch northeast from Gardner Village to 700 West)
The Jordan River Parkway Trail will be closed between Tuesday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 22 as crews begin widening the embankment of the rail right-of-way between 7800 South and the Jordan River. Grading work is moving forward at the Gardner Village Park & Ride, and crews will begin work to install OCS foundations between the Jordan River and Bingham Junction station.
* ACTIVITY: Embankment work between the Jordan River and 7800 South.
TRAFFIC IMPACT: The Jordan River Parkway Trail will be closed from 7800 South to the Jordan River from Tuesday, June 8 through Tuesday, June 22.
Cottonwood Area
(This segment extends north from 700 West along the existing light rail alignment to its terminus at the 6400 South-
Fashion Place Station)
Track work, including switches, derails and signals, is moving forward on both sides of Cottonwood Street as crews work towards connecting the Mid-Jordan line with the Sandy-Salt Lake line. Work is also progressing at the site of the future west platform at the Fashion Place station. Lovendahl Yard track work continues as switches, pre-curved rail and other special track is installed.
General Information
This schedule is subject to change due to weather, materials issues, or unanticipated utility conflicts.
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 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday. Additionally, specific activities may require different working hours depending upon 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) 550-2211.
For More Information
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) 550-2211 or e-mail midjordan@rideuta.com. You can also visit the UTA Web site at www.rideuta.com/projects/midjordanlightrail.
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