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1 UDOT Region 2 Construction Update – Thursday, April 30 2009 Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele Counties UDOT Region 2 MYTH: UDOT avoids doing night work that would complete construction projects earlier with less impact on the public. REALITY: The Salt Lake County Health Department and individual municipalities must grant a permit for any night work to take place. UDOT must prove the night work is necessary for the project to be completed. Safety, noise and cost are taken into consideration when granting a night work permit. 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 northbound lanes (east side) of the freeway in early May. In preparation for the traffic switch, UDOT will restrict northbound I-15 to one lane between 500 North and I-215 from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Monday May 18 and Tuesday May 19. Southbound I-15 will then be restricted to one lane from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following Tuesday May 26 and Wednesday May 27. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes such as Legacy Parkway, I-215, and I-80. 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 MORE INFORMATION: [EMAIL REDACTED] or Toll free hotline: 1-[PHONE REDACTED] Website: www.udot.utah.gov/expresslink ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 Highway Advisory Radio 1530 AM in the project corridor 11400 SOUTH INTERCHANGE ON I-15, NEW INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION UPCOMING On May 16 I-15 northbound traffic will shift to the east near 11400 South. Prepare for multiple short-term lane closures during this operation. CONTINUING Work continues on the northbound I-15 shoulder near 11400 S. in preparation for upcoming widening and traffic shift. 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 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: I-80 eastbound & westbound in the project area WHEN: Friday, May 1 from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. WHAT: Watch for intermittent single-lane restrictions WHY: Concrete grinding 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 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 2,714 traffic citations for speeding in the I-80 work zone, with 389 tickets issues since April 23, alone. 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 WHERE: 2000 East on- and off ramps at 6200 South WHEN: Thursday and Friday night, April 30-May 1 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. WHAT: full closure I-215 East 6200 South southbound/westbound on- and off-ramps If work is completed early, crews will move to the eastbound/westbound on- and off-ramps ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 WHEN: Tuesday and Wednesday night from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. full closure I-215 East 6200 South eastbound/northbound on- and off-ramps WHERE: I-215 East In the project limits (see below) WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, May 1-2 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 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 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 BRIDGE DECK RESURFACING UPCOMING: UDOT work on the 3800 South Bridge will start early May. I-215 WEST AT 3100 SOUTH, UTA TRAX BRIDGE WHERE: I-215 from 3500 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 Eastbound detour: Exit on eastbound 3500 S to Redwood Road, and proceed north to SR-201. Southbound detour: Exit westbound on SR 201 to southbound Bangerter Highway and east on 4700 S to I-215. I-215 WEST, 3500 SOUTH FREEWAY RAMP UPCOMING: The 3500 S eastbound to northbound I-215 ramp will be closed in early May so crews bridge deck repair. 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] WHERE: Westbound SR 201 between 3800 W and 5600 W WHEN: Weekdays beginning Monday May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHAT: One westbound lane open during non-peak travel times WHY: Crews will set barrier and prepare for construction. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 WHERE: Eastbound SR 201 between 3800 W and 5600 W WHEN: Weekdays beginning Monday May 4 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. WHAT: Variable lane closures WHY: Preparation for traffic crossovers for a new traffic configuration Crews will be placing barrier and preparing to switch all traffic to three lanes on the north side of the freeway. Reversible lanes will be used to provide two lanes during peak commute times. 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 in early May for UTA work. 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 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 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]. Motorists are advised to avoid blocking the intersections during intermittent closures and flagging operations. 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 & 12300 SOUTH INTERSECTION, RECONSTRUCTION WHERE: 700 East, Carnation to 11400 South & 2300 East Intersection WHAT: Road widening and Intersection reconstruction WHEN: Start-up, late 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 WHERE: 1300 East, Creek Road to 10500 South (Sandy City Project with UDOT oversight) WHEN: Early May 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. 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. Reversible travel lanes have been implemented favoring peak traffic times. 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 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 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 11400 South 11400 SOUTH, STATE STREET TO BANGERTER HIGHWAY UPCOMING Crews are beginning grading operations between 3420-3600 West, south of 11400 South, for the next three to four months. Although crews will work to mitigate noise as much as possible, equipment may produce loud noise from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in this area. Watch for intermittent one-way flagging operations. UDOT will increase shoulder work from 1300 W. to 3600 W. as crews prepare for upcoming traffic shift by paving and striping in this area. Work in these neighborhoods will become more prominent in coming weeks and into the summer. Watch for intermittent one-way flagging operations. 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 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: Projected opening, May 7 (dependent upon weather conditions) 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. 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 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 UPCOMING: WHERE: Round About, Ute Blvd. & Bypass Road ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 WHEN: Beginning the week of May 4 during daylight hours WHAT: Work begins in the listed locations. Watch for lane shifts and traffic delays in the project limits. 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