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1 UDOT Region 2 Construction Update – Thursday, April 23, 2009 Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele Counties Back by popular demand…De-mystifying UDOT Region 2 by answering the questions and unveiling the that confuse and confound the driving public. Myth: UDOT road construction workers spend much of their time on construction sites standing around, leaning on shovels, shooting the breeze and doing nothing. Reality: Remember, a construction site is the office for many UDOT employees as well as our construction contractors’ crews. When workers are present but no apparent work is taking place on a jobsite it’s because they are waiting for a truckload of dirt or asphalt, for heavy machinery to arrive at the site, or for utilities to be moved. Additionally, some activities, such as backing heavy machinery or placing girders, must be monitored by other workers for safety purposes as the activity is taking place. Road construction and maintenance projects move forward step-by-step. In order to build a safe and durable roadway, each step must be completed according to strict construction standards before the project can move forward. When you see workers standing in groups, they are getting instructions or completing inspections to make sure that the work has been done to correctly. The following information outlines UDOT Region 2 road construction and maintenance activities that may result in traffic delays or road closures. For your convenience, new information and upcoming traffic impacts appear in red text on the hard copy. Short term, continuing impacts are listed in green. To get additional information on these and other Region 2 projects in Salt Lake, Tooele and Summit County, visit www.udot.utah.gov and click on “Projects and Studies.” *All work schedules are subject to changes due to weather, emergency or equipment issues. Salt Lake County FREEWAY PROJECTS Interstate 15 I-15, 500 NORTH TO THE NORTHERN I-215 CONNECTION; EXPRESSLink EXPRESSLink will add an Express Lane in each direction and replace bridges at 800 North, 1100 North and U.S. 89. UPCOMING: All traffic will switch to the east side of the freeway in early May. Reversible lanes will be implemented to favor peak traffic times, allowing three southbound lanes for the morning commute and three northbound lanes for the evening commute. ONGOING General impacts: Single lane closures during non-peak times daily; single and double lane closures at night. WHERE: I-15 at the U.S. 89 Bridge WHEN: All hours through November 2009 WHAT: Northbound single lane closure WHY: Construction of the new U.S. 89 Bridge WHERE: On US-89 near the Beck Street Bridge WHEN: All hours, now through April 15 WHAT: Northbound traffic reduced to one lane WHY: Construction of the new U.S. 89 Bridge ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 MORE INFORMATION: [EMAIL REDACTED] or Toll free hotline: 1-[PHONE REDACTED] Website: www.udot.utah.gov/expresslink Highway Advisory Radio 1530 AM in the project corridor 11400 SOUTH INTERCHANGE ON I-15, NEW INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION CONTINUING: Watch for work in the roadway shoulders on I-15 northbound near 11400 South WHERE: I-15 at 11400 South WHEN: --Mondays through Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with schedules subject to change and occasional night & weekend work. --Completion is anticipated in fall 2010. WHAT: Watch for ongoing shoulder work and occasional short term lane closures on I-15 between 12300 South and 11400 South for the duration of the project. WHY: Crews will construct a new I-15 interchange at 11400 South with new auxiliary lanes northbound and southbound between 11400 South and 10600 South. The work is a part of the 11400 South, State Street to Bangerter Highway Project. (For information on that portion of the project please see listing under “11400 South”.) CONTACT: Wendy or Alyson at the Project Hotline, [PHONE REDACTED], or by email, [EMAIL REDACTED] M. Farah 2590 10600 SOUTH INTERCHANGE ON I-15, LANDSCAPING WHERE: 10600 South Interchange WHEN: Weekdays during daylight hours WHAT: --Work is taking place in the shoulders and gores at the interchange --Watch for trucks entering and exiting the work zone WHY: This local government project will landscape the interchange to create a gateway to Sandy City CONTACT: Jayson Christensen, (801) 879-5571 P. Tang 2003 Interstate 80 I-80 WEST AT MILEPOST 115 (BANGERTER STRUCTURE), MAINTENANCE WHERE: I-80 West eastbound at mp 115, the Bangerter Structure WHEN: Friday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to noon WHAT: I-80 eastbound restricted to 1 lane WHY: Maintenance activities CONTACT: Garret, 918-7408 C. Cowan, 2440 UPCOMING PROJECTS WHERE: I-80 at 2300 East WHAT: Bridge replacement WHEN: Start-up, mid / late May Placement, September I-80, STATE STREET TO 1300 EAST & CROSS STREETS NEAR I-80; LANE ADDITIONS & BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS UPCOMING WHERE: 700 East under I-80 WHEN: Saturday, April 25 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 WHAT: 700 East restricted to 1 lane in each direction, WHY: Crews will pour the eastbound bridge deck CONTINUING WHERE: Robert Avenue (immediately north of I-80), from 400 East to 500 East WHEN: Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through early May WHAT: Full closure during the hours listed WHY: Waterline work NOTE: Watch for flaggers directing traffic at cross streets WHERE: State Street eastbound on-ramp to I-80—closed through late summer ‘09 State Street westbound on-ramp to I-80—closed through summer ‘09 700 East eastbound on-ramp to I-80—closed through early fall ‘09 700 East eastbound off ramp from I-80—closed through summer ‘09 1300 East loop ramp to westbound I-80—closed through summer ‘09 WHY: To facilitate freeway reconstruction and bridge deck placement NOTE: Ramp dates are subject to change due to weather and construction issues. The dates listed are estimated and may change as construction progresses OVERVIEW WHERE: I-80 from State Street to 1300 East WHEN: Daytime and nighttime hours through fall 2009 (nighttime work will take place only when necessary) WHAT: Traffic has switched to the north side of the freeway westbound lanes open at all times eastbound lanes open daily during peak hours --Eastbound I-80 restricted to 2 lanes Monday through Thursday during off-peak hours WHY: This project adds one general purpose lane in each direction throughout the corridor and auxiliary lanes, from interchange to interchange, on I-80 between State Street and 1300 East. Full bridge replacements are underway for the 300 East, 500 East, 600 East, 900 East and Highland Drive structures, along with a bridge deck replacement at State Street. NOTE: --Please use caution and pay attention to your surroundings when traveling through the work zone. Traffic flows can slow abruptly. --Oversized loads are restricted through the area. Due to narrowed lanes, large truck traffic is encouraged to use alternate routes --Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the construction zone. --Slow down! The speed limit is 55 mph through the construction zone. From mid March, 2008 through March 21, 2009, UHP has issued more than more than 2,324 traffic citations for speeding in the I-80 work zone. Increased patrolling by UHP has decreased accidents significantly, with 29 crashes reported in the work zone through March ’08 and only 9 minor crashes reported through March ’09. Fines for speeding in this area have been enhanced. CONTACT: Carlye at the project hotline, (888) 718-1069, by email, [EMAIL REDACTED], or visit the project Website, www.udot.utah.gov/i-80 J. Montoya -2215 Interstate 215 I-215 EAST, NORTH OF KNUDSEN CORNERS TO 2000 EAST UPCOMING ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 WHERE: 2000 East westbound off-ramp from I-215 East WHEN: Early morning, Friday, April 24 from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. WHAT: Full closure 2000 East westbound off-ramp WHERE: In the project limits (see below) WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, April 25-26 during daylight hours WHAT: I-215 East restricted to 1 lane in each direction in the project area WHY: Crews will work through the weekend to complete the project on time WHERE: 2000 East eastbound off-ramp from I-215 East WHEN: Monday night, April 27 from 8 p.m. to midnight WHAT: Full closure 2000 East eastbound off-ramp ONGOING WHERE: I-215 East, north of Kundsen Corners to 2000 East (milepost 5.7 to 7.5) WHEN: Wednesdays through Sundays, with projected completion in late June WHAT: Wed. through Sun., 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. I-215 East southbound/westbound restricted to 2 lanes in the project area Wed. through Sun., 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., I-215 East eastbound/northbound restricted to 2 lanes in the project area --Weekend restrictions to 1 lane in each direction may be required as the project progresses --Watch for short-term lane restrictions at the 6200 South ramps WHY: Crews will grind the pavement to create a smoother, safer riding surface and improve drainage in the area NOTE: Speed limits have been reduced to 55 mph in the work zone CONTACT: Melissa at the project hotline, (801) 706-2583, or email, [EMAIL REDACTED] J. Montoya I-215 WEST AT 3800 SOUTH UPCOMING: UDOT work on the 3800 South Bridge and placement of girders for a UTA TRAX Bridge over I-215 will necessitate an over-night closure during the weekend of May 1-4. WHERE: I-215 from 4700 S to SR 201 WHEN/WHAT: Friday, May 1 at 10 p.m. traffic on I-215 will be reduced to 2 lanes each direction. Saturday, May 2 at 9 p.m. UTA will set up equipment in the defined work zone. At 10 p.m. SB I-215 will be closed. At 11 p.m. NB will be closed. Sunday, May 3 at 9 a.m. traffic will open to two lanes each direction Monday, May 4 at 5 a.m. all lanes open WHY: Placement of girders for TRAX bridge over I-215 I-215 WEST, 3500 SOUTH FREEWAY RAMP WHERE: 3500 S eastbound to northbound I-215 ramp WHEN: 10 p.m. Friday May 1st to 5 a.m. Monday May 4th WHAT: CLOSED WHY: Crews will perform asphalt removal, pothole patching, waterproofing membrane and asphalt paving on the flyover bridge deck. The detour for EB traffic on 3500 South will be to continue Eastbound to Redwood Road and head north to SR-201. SR 201, Bangerter Highway to 5600 West UPCOMING: Beginning this spring, UDOT will add one lane in each direction. For additional information, please call [PHONE REDACTED] or email [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 SR 201, SR 202 to I-80 UPCOMING: Beginning this spring, UDOT will add one lane in each direction. For additional information, please call [PHONE REDACTED] or email [EMAIL REDACTED] SURFACE STREET PROJECTS Bangerter Highway BANGERTER, 7800 SOUTH TO 9000 SOUTH, UTA PROJECT UPCOMING Watch for night closures, Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3. For additional information about UTA projects and impacts see Local Government and Permit Projects section of this report. State Street STATE STREET TRAX BRIDGE, 7800 SOUTH TO 8000 SOUTH, BRIDGE REPLACEMENT UPCOMING: WHERE: State Street in the construction zone WHEN: Wednesday, May 4 through end of May during daylight hours Traffic restrictions begin on Monday, May 11 WHAT: State Street restricted to 1 lane in each direction with short-term access closures as crews move along the roadway WHY: Crews will place a seal coat on the roadway surface, restripe lanes, paint and perform landscaping activities to complete the project OVERVIEW WHERE: State Street from 7800 South to 8000 South WHEN: Daylight hours through Spring 2009 WHAT: Limited ongoing traffic restrictions WHY: Reconstruction of the TRAX Bridge includes roadway reconstruction and widening, and drainage improvements. CONTACT: Suzanne or Leah, 673-0774, by email [EMAIL REDACTED] , or visit the project Website at udot.utah.gov/TRAXBridge M. Farah -2590 Redwood Road SR 68, BANGERTER TO SARATOGA SPRINGS, WIDENING AND RECONSTRUCTION UPCOMING WHERE: Intersection of 14400 South and Redwood Road WHEN: Monday through Friday during off-peak hours with additional work on Saturdays and Sundays during daylight hours WHAT: --Redwood Road restricted to 1 lane with flaggers directing traffic --Westbound traffic on 14400 South is closed at Redwood Road NOTE: Alternate routes include Bangerter to 2700 West, and 15000 South CONTINUING WHERE: Intersection of SR 68 & SR 73 WHEN: Currently WHAT: --Traffic switches begin on both roads with traffic restricted to 1 through lane and 1 left turn lane in each direction WHY: Intersection reconfiguration WHERE: Near Camp Williams ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 WHEN: Through May WHAT: Traffic has switched to a detour road with 40 mph speed restrictions WHY: Switching traffic to the detour road will cut build time from eight to four months WHERE: Redwood Road from Bangerter to 400 South in Saratoga Springs WHEN: Currently WHAT: --Watch for intermittent lane restrictions with flaggers directing traffic WHY: Crews are working at various locations along the roadway OVERVIEW WHERE: Redwood Road from Bangerter Highway to 400 South in Saratoga Springs WHEN: Weekdays during daylight hours with anticipated completion in fall 2009 WHAT: --Watch for shoulder closures on northbound and southbound Redwood Road --Be prepared to stop for flagging operations as trucks and heavy equipment enter and leave the roadway through October WHY: This project will widen Redwood Road to 2 lanes in each direction with a center median, shoulders, bike lanes throughout and wildlife crossings in high-impact areas NOTE: --Speed limits have been reduced to 55 mph in the project limits with fines doubled for violations --Watch for multiple lane shifts along the length of the project --Watch for trucks and heavy equipment entering and exiting the roadway. Be prepared to stop for flaggers. wide load restriction is in effect. If you must travel through the area with a wide load please call ahead at [PHONE REDACTED]. CONTACT: The SR-68 Public Information Team, [PHONE REDACTED], by email at, [EMAIL REDACTED] , or visit the project Website at, www.udot.utah.gov/sr-68south J. Van Jura – 2560 700 East 700 EAST, CARNATION TO 11400 SOUTH & 2300 EAST INTERSECTION, RECONSTRUCT WHERE: 700 East, Carnation to 11400 South & 2300 East Intersection WHAT: Road widening and Intersection reconstruction WHEN: Start-up, fall 2009 and runs through late 2010 WHY: To improve safety and traffic flow in the area J. Van Jura, 2560 1300 East UPCOMING PROJECTS WHERE: 1300 East, Creek Road to 10500 South (Sandy City Project with UDOT oversight) WHEN: Summer 2009 WHAT: 1300 East will be reconstructed in the area 3500 South 3500 SOUTH; BANGERTER TO 2700 WEST, ROADWAY WIDENING MORE LANES, MORE OPTIONS: This project adds a westbound and eastbound general purpose lane and two center-running dedicated Bus Rapid Transit lanes. ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 UPCOMING: As weather allows, UDOT will implement reversible travel lanes providing: • Two lanes eastbound with one lane westbound from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Two lanes westbound with one lane eastbound from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Implementation of reversible lanes is weather dependant. ONGOING: Utility work is occurring north and south of the roadway. Watch for variable lane shifts during non- peak hours. Signal work is occurring at all intersections. WHERE: Bangerter Highway to 2700 West WHEN: Peak commute hours WHAT: Two lanes open west bound, variable lane shifts eastbound WHY: Utility work in preparation for road reconstruction WHERE: Between 3450 West and 3200 West WHEN: All hours WHAT: Traffic reduced to one lane WHY: Deteriorating pavement NOTE: Once reversible lanes are implemented, eastbound 3500 South will be re-opened to two lanes from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. The speed limit has been reduced to 35 miles per hour in the work zone and will be enforced by local law enforcement. All business accesses will be maintained and motorists can also access businesses via 3100 South or Lancer Way (3650 South). More Information: www.udot.utah.gov/3500south . For specific questions or concerns, contact the Public Information Team at [EMAIL REDACTED] or [PHONE REDACTED]. UTA TRAX Construction – 2700 West (Constitution Blvd.), 3100 South to 3500 South: Railroad tracks will be placed in the 3500 South 2700 West intersection the weekend of April 24. For more information on this work, please call 1-[PHONE REDACTED] or see http://rideuta.com/projects/westValleyLightRail/construction.aspx 7800 South 7800 South/NEW BINGHAM HIGHWAY, 4800 WEST TO 2700 WEST, UTILITY WORK AND RESURFACING UPCOMING: Beginning this spring, UDOT will partner with South Jordan City and Jordon Valley Water Conservancy district provide drainage and utility improvements, a new road surface, curb, gutter and sidewalks and new lanes at Bangerter Highway. For project information, call 1 888 424- 6442 or 888-4 Bingham. 10400 SOUTH 10400 SOUTH, BANGERTER HIGHWAY to REDWOOD ROAD; WIDENING Traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction from Bangerter Highway to Redwood Road. The speed limit has been reduced to 25 mph. Flaggers may occasionally stop traffic to accommodate construction activities. Be aware of trucks and heavy equipment entering the roadway. CONTACT: Project hotline: [PHONE REDACTED], Email: [EMAIL REDACTED], Website: www.udot.utah.gov/10400south ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 11400 South 11400 SOUTH, STATE STREET TO BANGERTER HIGHWAY Watch for work in the roadway shoulders between 1300 West and 3600 West as crews prepare for construction. ONGOING: WHERE: 11400 South from State Street to 3600 West WHEN: --Mondays through Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with schedules subject to change and occasional night work. --Completion is anticipated in fall 2010. WHAT: Watch for flagging operations and intermittent closures along the project route WHY: UDOT will complete the 11400 South Corridor between 700 West and 1300 West and widen the roadway from State Street to Bangerter Highway. The project also includes the construction of a new freeway interchange on I-15 at 11400 South (For information on that portion of the project please see listing under CONTACT: Wendy or Alyson at the Project Hotline, [PHONE REDACTED], or by email, [EMAIL REDACTED] 12300 South UPCOMING PROJECTS WHERE: 12300 South & 700 East Intersection WHEN: Start-up, fall ‘09 WHAT: The intersection will be reconstruction and turn lane added WHY: To improve safety and traffic flow J. Van Jura – 2560 Canyons GUARDSMAN’S PASS FROM PARK CITY BRIGHTON, CLOSED WHERE: Guardsman’s Pass from Park City to Brighton WHEN: Currently through spring 2009 WHAT: Guardsman’s Pass is now closed for the season, from Park City to Brighton. WHY: Snow and icy conditions have made the road impassable. The road will reopen again next spring as warmer temperatures make it passable once again. G. Priskos, 2330 MIRROR LAKE HIGHWAY (SR 150), CLOSED WHERE: Mirror Lake Highway (SR 150) WHEN: Currently through spring 2009 WHAT: Mirror Lake Hwy is closed for the season WHY: Snow and icy conditions have made the road impassable. The road will reopen again next spring as warmer temperatures make it passable once again. T. Page, 2370 EAST CANYON (SR 65), CLOSED WHERE: East Canyon Road, SR 65 WHEN: Currently through spring 2009 WHAT: East Canyon Road is closed for the season WHY: Snow and icy conditions have made the road impassable. The road will reopen again next spring as warmer temperatures make it passable once again. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 LOCAL GOVERNMENT / PERMIT PROJECTS The following projects are under the direction local governments with UDOT oversight or private projects that have received permits for work in UDOT right-of-way. UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY (UTA) PROJECTS UTA is under construction on several new TRAX extensions that will connect the existing TRAX light-rail lines to new Salt Lake International Airport, Mid-Jordan (Murray, Midvale, West Jordan and South Jordan), and West Valley lines. Commuter Rail South, which will extend from Salt Lake City to Provo, is also under construction. For questions, please see: www.rideuta.com and click on the “Projects” tab at the top of the page. UTA TRAX Construction – 2700 West (Constitution Blvd.), 3100 South to 3500 South: For more information on this work, please call 1-[PHONE REDACTED] or see http://rideuta.com/projects/westValleyLightRail/construction.aspx WHERE: 3500 S 2700 W intersection WHEN: Friday April 24 at 9 p.m. to Monday April 27 at 5 a.m. WHAT: Intersection closed to east-west travel North-south travel limited to one lane each direction Only right turns allowed WHY: Placement of TRAX tracks WHERE: Bangerter Highway between 9000 S and 7800 S WHEN: Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3, nighttimes WHAT: Watch for nighttime closures WHY: TRAX bridge placement over Bangerter WHERE: Bangerter Highway between 9000 S and 7800 S WHEN: Saturday April 25 at 9 p.m. to Sunday April 26 at 5 a.m. WHAT: Full northbound closure WHY: TRAX bridge placement over Bangerter Summit County UPCOMING PROJECTS WHERE: I-80, Echo to Emory WHAT: Resurfacing WHEN: Start-up, late May / early June WHERE: Echo Bridge WHAT: Bridge replacement WHEN: Start-up, late May Bridge placement, September WHERE: I-84, Morgan County Line to Henefer WHAT: Resurfacing and ramp repair WHEN: Start-up, Mid May WHERE: US 40, I-80 to Quinn’s Junction WHAT: Roadway surface grinding WHEN: Start-up, Mid May Park City Area SR 224 & LANDMARK DRIVE NEAR KIMBALL JUNCTION, SUMMIT COUNTY PROJECT ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 UPCOMING: Crews will return late this spring, as soon as the weather breaks, to complete activities on this project. OVERVIEW WHERE: SR 224 near Kimball Junction WHEN: Mondays through Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with anticipated completion this spring. WHAT: Watch for restrictions and backing east of SR 224 on Ute Blvd. and Landmark Drive. WHY: Crews are completing roadway reconstruction, intersection alignment, traffic signal on Landmark Drive and surrounding roadways along with roundabout installation at Landmark Drive NOTE: To avoid traffic congestion, use the JEREMY RANCH EXIT as and alternate route to and from the Tanger Mall and other businesses in the Landmark Drive area CONTACT: For more information contact the project team at 1-[PHONE REDACTED], or email [EMAIL REDACTED] D. Mayhew -2580 GUARDSMAN’S PASS FROM PARK CITY BRIGHTON, CLOSED WHERE: Guardsman’s Pass from Park City to Brighton WHEN: Currently through spring 2009 WHAT: Guardsman’s Pass is now closed for the season, from Park City to Brighton. WHY: Snow and icy conditions have made the road impassable. The road will reopen again next spring as warmer temperatures make it passable once again. D. Roberts, 2350 Tooele County UPCOMING: SR 36, ARMY DEPOT TO 1000 NORTH; MICROSURFACE Work will start spring/summer and be completed by October. SR-112, SR138 TO RAILROAD TRACKS; WIDENING AND OVERLAY Work will start spring/summer. Completion is scheduled for Oct. 15 2009