Mid Jordan TRAX Construction Update

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UTA Mid-Jordan TRAX Line Weekly Construction Update: October 9, 2009*

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



The Mid-Jordan TRAX line is a 10.6 mile light rail line connecting 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)



Crews are currently installing the station platforms and the overhead catenary (power) systems in the Daybreak area.








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)

Curb and gutter work as well as paving continues at the Park and Ride station near 4800 West.



NEW Activity: Drainage work. Traffic Impacts: Old Bingham Highway will be closed at 9000 South to accommodate drainage work on 10/21-10/23 (Wednesday-Friday). 9000 South will remain open.



UPDATED Activity: Paving at 9000 South and the trackway located near Old Bingham Highway has been delayed due to inclement weather. Traffic Impacts: 9000 South will be subject to lane shifts through the week of 10/12 to accommodate paving opportunities. Additionally, Old Bingham Highway will be closed during paving.



UPDATED Activity: Roadway reconstruction near Old Bingham Highway (approximately 9400 South). Traffic Impacts: 4800 West will be subject to a lane shift near Old Bingham Highway through 10/10 (Saturday) to accommodate crews working in the shoulder.



UPDATED Activity: Bridge work over Bangerter Highway (approximately 8700 South). Traffic Impacts: Bangerter Highway will be subject to a one center lane closure in each direction 10/14- 10/16 (Wednesday-Friday).



Activity: Traffic signal foundation work. Traffic Impacts: Old Bingham Highway at 5200 West will be subject to a traffic shift through 10/2 (Friday) to accommodate crews working in the shoulder.



Activity: Bangerter bridge median restoration. Traffic Impacts: The median on Bangerter Highway near the bridge at approximately 8710 South remains closed through October to accommodate median restoration work.



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.






Sugar Factory Area

(This segment continues northeast along the UPRR Bingham Branch from approximately Bangerter
Highway to Gardner Village)

Crews are working in the next few weeks to finish the soundwall between the Utah/Salt Lake Canal and 2700 West.



NEW Activity: Waterline installation work along 2700 West near the trackway. Traffic Impacts: 2700 West will be closed at the trackway on 10/31-11/1 (Saturday-Sunday). Additionally, 2700 West is subject to periods of one lane restrictions with flagging operations through 10/23.



NEW Activity: Utility work. Traffic Impacts: Redwood Road at approximately 8000 South will be subject to two outside lane closures in each direction on 10/10-10/11 (Saturday-Sunday). One lane in each direction will be open in this area. Sidewalks will also be closed during this time for safety reasons. Please plan accordingly and use an alternate route.



UPDATED Activity: Shoulder work. Traffic Impacts: Jordan Valley Way near the tracks may be subject to lane shifts to accommodate crews working in the shoulder through 10/25 (Sunday). Please use caution when driving through the construction zone.



Activity: Please be aware that flagging operations will be taking place intermittently through 2009 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 2009 at 3200 West near the tracks to accommodate construction vehicles; please follow flagger’s instructions.






Gardner Village Area

(This segment continues along the UPRR Bingham Branch northeast from Gardner Village to 700 West)

Work on the bridge at 700 West continues through the month of October.



NEW Activity: Girder delivery on bridge over 700 West at approximately 7400 South. Traffic Impacts: 700 West will be closed at 9 pm on 9/21 (Wednesday) through 3 pm on 9/23 (Friday) to accommodate girder delivery.



NEW Activity: Bridge work. Traffic Impacts: Crews will be working on structures at the base of the bridge piers on 700 West and approximately 7400 South. Please be aware that the 700 West will be subject to lane shifts in this area through 10/31 (Saturday), except on 10/17-10/18 (Saturday-Sunday).



Activity: Rail crossing at east 9th Avenue (approximately 7100 South and 600 West). Traffic Impacts: Traffic on 9th Avenue will be subject to one lane with stop signs through 10/10 (Friday). Please use caution at this crossing.



UPDATED Activity: Girder delivery and pier base work on bridge over 7200 South at approximately 600 West. Traffic Impacts: 7200 South will be closed between the I-15 southbound off-ramp and 700 West from 10 pm to 7 am daily, 9/23-9/25 (Friday-Sunday). Additionally, the median will be closed 9/26-9/30 (Monday-Friday) to accommodate pier base work.



Activity: Construction on the Jordan River TRAX bridge. Traffic Impacts: The Jordan River Parkway Trail near approximately 7500 South will be intermittently detoured through October 2009. Please be aware that the detour does cross a live railway track and will be closed daily from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. when freight is actively running on the track.

Access to Gardner Village from the Jordan River Parkway Trail is closed until further notice.



All:



In the Gardner Village section, several dates were incorrectly stated for the closures of 7200 South . Please see the correction below



UPDATED Activity: Girder delivery and pier base work on bridge over 7200 South at approximately 600 West. Traffic Impacts: 7200 South will be closed between the I-15 southbound off-ramp and 700 West from 10 pm to 7 am daily, 10/23-10/25 (Friday-Sunday). Additionally, the median will be closed 10/26-10/30 (Monday-Friday) to accommodate pier base work.



Thank you.






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)

Crews are currently forming and pouring the concrete walls for the portal in the Cottonwood Area.



UPDATED Activity: Handrail installation. Traffic Impacts: Winchester Street will be subject to one-lane restrictions with flagging operations 10/20 (Tuesday) and 10/21 (Wednesday) for safety.




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 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

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) 550-2211 or e-mail mid-jordanline@hwlochner.com. You can also visit the UTA Web site at www.rideuta.com/projects/midjordanlightrail.

Mid Jordan TRAX line construction update

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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: May 1, 2009*

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

Bangerter Bridge

RESCHEDULED TIME Activity: Crews will be performing work on the Bangerter Highway overpass at approximately 8700 South. Traffic Impacts: All northbound lanes and two southbound lanes of Bangerter Highway will be closed between 7800 South and 9000 South beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Saturday May 9th through 6:00 a.m. on May 10 (Sunday). Please use 7800 South as a detour. Activity: Crews will be performing work on the Bangerter Highway overpass at approximately 8700 South. Traffic Impacts: The centermost lane in each direction will be closed on May 11 (Monday) through May 15 (Friday).

Sugar Factory Area

NEW Activity: Work will be taking place on 3200 West at the trackway located near 8600 South. Traffic Impacts: 3200 West will be closed at the trackway from 5/13 (Wednesday) to 5/18 (Monday). Please follow posted detour signs along 4000 West and 8600 South, or along Haun Drive (also 8600 South) and 2700 West. Activity: Crews will be performing work on the Bangerter Highway overpass at approximately 8700 South. Traffic Impacts: Because cranes will be working in the area, Old Bingham Highway at the Bangerter Highway overpass will be closed beginning at 7 p.m. on May 8 (Friday) through May 9 (Saturday). Activity: Utility work is currently ongoing. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder work with possible lane restrictions.

Old Bingham Area

UPDATED Activity: Bridge work. Traffic Impacts: Old Bingham Highway at the Bangerter Highway overpass will be restricted to one lane with flagging operations on May 1 (Friday) and May 15 (Friday). Activity: Work will be taking place at Jordan Valley Way and the trackway from May 5 (Tuesday) through May 12 (Tuesday). Traffic Impacts: Please use the temporary alternate travel lane located near the crossing. UPDATED Activity: Work will be taking place on 4800 West at the trackway near Old Bingham Highway. Traffic Impacts: 4800 West will be closed at the trackway from 5/13 (Wednesday) to 5/15 (Friday). Please follow posted detour signs and use Wasatch Meadows Drive as an alternate. Activity: Eastbound shoulder closure on Old Bingham Highway west of Bangerter Highway through April.

Gardner Village Area

UPDATED Activity: Crews have resumed work on the bridge at 7800 South near Gardner Village. Traffic Impacts: Westbound traffic has been shifted to the south side of the road until 5/2 (Saturday). Eastbound traffic will be shifted to the north side of the road from 5/4 (Monday) to 5/9 (Saturday). 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: The trail is currently open on its regular route. The detour may be activated again in the coming weeks to accommodate construction activities; please follow all posted signs and read this update for up-to-date information.

Cottonwood Area

UPDATED Activity: Crews will be working to complete Cottonwood Street improvements. Traffic Impacts: 300 West is closed between the I-215 overpass and Winchester Street between until May 15 (Friday). Pedestrian access will be maintained. Please use State Street as a driving alternate.

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

If you have any construction-related questions, 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

Mid Jordan TRAX Line Open House

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You’re invited!

Get up to speed on the

Mid-Jordan TRAX Project

Join the Utah Transit Authority for a community open house to learn

more about the progress of the Mid-Jordan TRAX line.

Project representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide

general project information, including future construction activity.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Terra Linda Elementary School

8400 S. 3400 W. (Old Bingham Highway), West Jordan

Bring the family! FREE hot-dogs & drinks while supplies last.

The Mid-Jordan TRAX line is planned to parallel the existing Bingham Branch Railroad in a southwesterly direction from the 6400 South TRAX station on the Sandy/Salt Lake Line to 5600 West south of Welby Junction. From there, the line will turn south toward Kennecott Land’s Daybreak development, terminating at Daybreak Parkway in South Jordan.

Mid Jordan TRAX line construction update

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

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



Bangerter Bridge

NEW Activity: Crews will be performing work on the Bangerter Highway overpass at approximately 8700 South. Traffic Impacts: All southbound lanes of Bangerter Highway will be closed between 7800 South and 9000 South beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17th through 5:00 a.m. Saturday, April 18th. Please use 7800 South as a detour.



NEW Activity: Crews will be performing work on the Bangerter Highway overpass at approximately 8700 South. Traffic Impacts: All northbound lanes of Bangerter Highway will be closed between 7800 South and 9000 South beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th through 5:00 a.m. Sunday, April 19th. Please use 7800 South as a detour.



NEW Activity: Crews will be performing work on the Bangerter Highway overpass at approximately 8700 South. Traffic Impacts: The centermost lane in each direction will be closed on Friday, April 17th, and April 20th-24th.



Activity: Crews have removed the median barrier in the area of approximately 8700 South and Bangerter Highway (just south of the Old Bingham Highway overpass). The median has been replaced with water barrels and will remain closed through April.




Sugar Factory Area

NEW Activity: Crews will be performing work on the Bangerter Highway overpass at approximately 8700 South. Traffic Impacts: Because cranes will be working in the area, Old Bingham Highway at the Bangerter Highway overpass will be closed beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 17th through Sunday, April 19th.



Activity: Crews will be performing utility investigation work along Redwood Road. Traffic Impacts: Two right-hand northbound lanes will be closed beginning April 6th through 10th. The following week, the two right-hand southbound lanes will be closed from April 13th through 17th.



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




Old Bingham Area

NEW Activity: Crews will be working on the rail crossing on 9000 South between 4000 West and approximately 4400 West. Traffic Impacts: Traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction on the north side of 9000 South until April 1st. Crews will then move work to the opposite side of the road, and traffic will be shifted to one lane in each direction on the south side of the road beginning April 2nd; 9000 South is anticipated to fully re-open on Wednesday, April 8th. To accommodate construction, access to and from Old Bingham Highway at 9000 South will be closed beginning on March 25th. Old Bingham Highway will remain accessible from 4800 West.



NEW Activity: Work will be taking place at Jordan Valley Way and the trackway from April 15th through the 21st. Traffic Impacts: Please use the temporary alternate travel lane nearby to the crossing.



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




Gardner Village Area

NEW Activity: Girder delivery. Traffic Impacts: The right-hand lane of southbound 700 West will be closed April 13th and 14th.



UPDATED Activity: Crews will be resuming work on the bridge at 7800 South near Gardner Village. Traffic Impacts: Eastbound traffic has been shifted to the north side of 7800 South until April 19th.



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.




Cottonwood Area

NEW Activity: Crews will be working to complete Cottonwood Street improvements. Traffic Impacts: 300 West will be closed between the I-215 overpass and Winchester Street between April 13th and May 1st. Pedestrian access will be maintained. Please use State Street as a driving alternate.


Activity: Crews are working on the bridge abutments on the bridge at Winchester Street. Traffic Impacts: Traffic is subject to intermittent periods one lane configurations with flagging operations through April 17th, with the exception of weekends. Please plan accordingly.



Activity: Crews are continuing access and utility work near 300 West and the intersection of Winchester Street and Cottonwood Street. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder work with lane restrictions.






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

Mid Jordan TRAX line construction update

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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: March 26, 2009*

Please forward this information on to others that would be interested.

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

Bangerter Bridge

Activity: Crews have removed the median barrier in the area of approximately 8700 South and Bangerter Highway (just south of the Old Bingham Highway overpass). The median has been replaced with water barrels and will remain closed through April.

Sugar Factory Area

NEW Activity: Crews will be performing utility investigation work along Redwood Road. Traffic Impacts: Two right-hand northbound lanes will be closed beginning April 6th through 10th. The following week, the two right-hand southbound lanes will be closed from April 13th through 17th. Activity: Utility work is currently ongoing. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder work with possible lane restrictions.

Old Bingham Area

NEW Activity: Crews will be working on the rail crossing on 9000 South between 4000 West and approximately 4400 West. Traffic Impacts: Traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction on the north side of 9000 South until April 1st. Crews will then move work to the opposite side of the road, and traffic will be shifted to one lane in each direction on the south side of the road beginning April 2nd; 9000 South is anticipated to fully re-open on Wednesday, April 8th. To accommodate construction, access to and from Old Bingham Highway at 9000 South will be closed beginning on March 25th. Old Bingham Highway will remain accessible from 4800 West. Activity: Eastbound shoulder closure on Old Bingham Highway west of Bangerter Highway through April.

Gardner Village Area

UPDATED Activity: Crews will be resuming work on the bridge at 7800 South near Gardner Village. Traffic Impacts: Eastbound traffic has been shifted to the north side of 7800 South until April 19th. 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.

Cottonwood Area

Activity: Crews are working on the bridge abutments on the bridge at Winchester Street. Traffic Impacts: Traffic is subject to intermittent periods one lane configurations with flagging operations on the following days: March 26th, 30th and 31st. Please plan accordingly. Activity: Crews are continuing access and utility work near 300 West and the intersection of Winchester Street and Cottonwood Street. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder work with lane restrictions.

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

Mid Jordan TRAX line construction update

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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: March 18, 2009*

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

*** 9000 South Grade Crossing Work ***

Crews will be starting work on the 9000 South grade crossing beginning on March 25^th. This work will require a partial closure of 9000^th south at the railway tracks (approximately 4100 West to 4300 West), with some periods of full closure necessary for rail placement. More details will be e-mailed in a separate e-mail as they become available; please watch your mailbox for more information and contact the project team if you have questions or concerns.

Bangerter Bridge

NEW Activity: Crews will be working on the bridge structure on Bangerter Highway at approximately 8700 South. Traffic Impacts: The centermost north and south lane will be closed on Friday, March 20^th.

Activity: Crews have removed the median barrier in the area of approximately 8700 South and Bangerter Highway (just south of the Old Bingham Highway overpass). The median has been replaced with water barrels and will remain closed through April.

Sugar Factory Area

NEW Activity: Survey crews will be working in the area. Impacts: Spot impacts in the area of Redwood Road and approximately 8100 South to accommodate survey crews on Thursday, March 19^th. Please expect minor impacts.

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

Old Bingham Area

No traffic impacts are expected.

Gardner Village Area

UPDATED Activity: Crews will be working above and around the trackway (approximately 7400 South) and 700 West. Traffic Impacts: One southbound lane will be closed on March 18^th and 19^th. The shoulder of 700 West is also subject to closure. Please plan accordingly.

UPDATED Activity: Crews will be resuming work on the bridge at 7800 South near Gardner Village. Traffic Impacts: Westbound traffic has been shifted to the south side of 7800 South until March 21^st.

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 13^th, 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.

Cottonwood Area

Activity: Crews are working on the bridge abutments on the bridge at Winchester Street. Traffic Impacts: Traffic is subject to intermittent periods one lane configurations with flagging operations on the following days: March 18^th, 25^th-26^th and 30^th-31^st. Please plan accordingly.

Activity: Crews are continuing access and utility work near 300 West and the intersection of Winchester Street and Cottonwood Street. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder work with lane restrictions.

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

Mid Jordan TRAX line construction update

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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: March 11, 2009*

Please forward this information on to others that would be interested.

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

Bangerter Bridge

UPDATED Activity: Crews have removed the median barrier in the area of approximately 8700 South and Bangerter Highway (just south of the Old Bingham Highway overpass). The median has been replaced with water barrels and will remain closed through April.

Sugar Factory Area

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

Old Bingham Area

No traffic impacts are expected.

Gardner Village Area

NEW Activity: Crews will be resuming work on the bridge at 7800 South near Gardner Village. Traffic Impacts: Westbound traffic will be shifted to the south side of 7800 South on March 9^th until March 13^th. Eastbound traffic will be shifted to the north March 13^th and 14^th.

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 13^th, 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.

Cottonwood Area

NEW Activity: Crews will be working near the bridge structure on Winchester Street. Traffic Impacts: Traffic may be subject to intermittent periods one lane configurations with flagging operations from March 9^th through March 13^th. Please plan accordingly.

NEW Activity: Crews will be working above and around the trackway (approximately 7400 South) and 700 West. Traffic Impacts: Traffic will be restricted to one lane with flagging operations on March 16^th and March 17^th. Please plan accordingly.

Activity: Crews are continuing access and utility work near 300 West and the intersection of Winchester Street and Cottonwood Street. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder work with lane restrictions.

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

Mid Jordan TRAX line construction update

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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: February 26, 2009*

Please forward this information on to others that would be interested.

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

Bangerter Bridge

Activity: Crews have removed the median barrier in the area of approximately 8700 South and Bangerter Highway (just south of the Old Bingham Highway overpass). The median has been replaced with water barrels and will remain closed through mid-February.

UPDATED Activity: Crews will be performing work on the bridge structure at approximately 8700 South and Bangerter Highway. Traffic Impacts: The centermost lane in each direction will be closed on Bangerter Highway from January 26^th through March 13^th.

Sugar Factory Area

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

UPDATED Activity: Crews continue to work on the sound wall on the north side of Sugar Factory Road between 2200 West and approximately 2450 West. Traffic Impacts: Traffic has been shifted to the east side of 2200 West until February 27^th.

Old Bingham Area

UPDATED Activity: Crews continue to work on Old Bingham Highway near the Bangerter Bridge overpass. Traffic Impacts: Traffic will be restricted to one lane with flagging operations at the overpass on February 25^th and March 5^th through the 10^th, except on the weekend.

NEW Activity: Survey work will be taking place at the 9000 South grade crossing. Traffic Impacts: Traffic will be subject to traveling closures for surveyors working in the area on Thursday, February 26^th. Please be aware.

Gardner Village Area

NEW Activity: Crews will be resuming work on the bridge at 7800 South near Gardner Village. Traffic Impacts: Westbound traffic will be shifted to the south side of 7800 South on March 9^th until March 13^th.

Activity: Crews are performing utility work on 1300 West at the trackway (approximately 7900 South). Traffic Impacts: 1300 West is completely closed at the trackway until March 2^nd. Please plan accordingly.

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 13^th, 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.

Cottonwood Area

Activity: Crews are continuing access and utility work near 300 West and the intersection of Winchester Street and Cottonwood Street. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder work with lane restrictions.

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

Mid Jordan TRAX line construction update

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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: February 11, 2009*

Please forward this information on to others that would be interested.

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

Bangerter Bridge

Activity: Crews have removed the median barrier in the area of approximately 8700 South and Bangerter Highway (just south of the Old Bingham Highway overpass). The median has been replaced with water barrels and will remain closed through mid-February.

UPDATED Activity: Crews will be performing work on the bridge structure at approximately 8700 South and Bangerter Highway. Traffic Impacts: The centermost lane in each direction will be closed on Bangerter Highway from January 26^th through March 8th.

Sugar Factory Area

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

UPDATED Activity: Crews continue to work on the sound wall on the north side of Sugar Factory Road between 2200 West and approximately 2450 West. Traffic Impacts: Traffic has been shifted to the east side of 2200 West until February 20^th.

Old Bingham Area

UPDATED Activity: Crews continue to work on Old Bingham Highway near the Bangerter Bridge overpass. Traffic Impacts: Traffic will be restricted to one lane with flagging operations at the overpass on Tuesday, February 17^th. Traffic will be shifted to the north side of the roadway on Friday, February 20^th.

Gardner Village Area

NEW Activity: Crews will be performing utility work on 1300 West at the trackway (approximately 7900 South). Traffic Impacts: 1300 West will be completely closed at the trackway beginning February 23^rd until March 2^nd. Please plan accordingly.

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 13^th, 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.

Cottonwood Area

Activity: Crews are continuing access and utility work near 300 West and the intersection of Winchester Street and Cottonwood Street. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder work with lane restrictions.

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