Airport Construction Update*
(8/27/2010 - 9/03/2010)
Welcome!
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.
Click on the construction area to get detailed information about construction activities near you.
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.
*This schedule is subject to change due to weather, materials issues, or unanticipated utility conflicts.
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 excavating the east side of 3700 West from 510 North to Gate 13. During this time, lane restrictions will be in place; however, access will be maintained. Driveway and sidewalk reconstruction is also taking place.
Crews have begun work on the 24’’ sewer installation. This work will take place within internal airport lots.
Crews are working the 18’’ storm drain near Terminal 1/future Welcome Center.
Work continues on wet and dry utilities along 3700 West. Fiber vaults and street lighting will be installed in the coming week. Various traffic restrictions are in place for internal airport traffic; however, access is being maintained.
Work continues on cast in place walls (CIP) and excavating the guideway between the X Bar Bridge and 3700 West. Crews are placing ballast curb and backfilling walls.
Beginning Sept. 3, pedestrian traffic will be switched to the east side of 3700 West.
Traffic Impacts:
Right lane restrictions along Bangerter Highway just north of the I-80 off-ramp entering the Airport are in place Monday through Friday, and occasionally on Saturday.
A traffic plan has been distributed to the 3700 West businesses. This plan does not affect those traveling to the airport.
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| Reach 1 & 2 - Cast in place wall work continues. |
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:
Crews are working on duct bank utility runs from X Bar to 2400 West.
Crews are working on the pedestrian path near the Surplus North Canal.
Storm drain work is also taking place in this area
Crews are working on a retaining wall south of the X Bar.
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:
Crews are working at the North Temple intersections located at 2200 West and 2400 West, installing new curb, gutter and sidewalks. Various traffic restrictions are in place, but access is being maintained.
Traffic signal cabinets are being installed at the 2200 West and 2400 West North Temple intersections.
Crews have removed a portion of the island between North Temple and Old North Temple and restoration is in progress. Lane restrictions are in place, but access to Old North Temple is being maintained.
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 businesses and governmental organizations will be maintained.
Current Construction:
Traffic signal work, including conduits, pedestals and junction boxes, is taking place at 1950 West and Redwood Road along North Temple.
Crews are installing a new gas line along North Temple west of Orange Street.
Work is taking place on the joint trench crossing at Orange Street. Various lane restrictions are in place, but access to businesses is being maintained.
Work is taking place on the southeast corner of Redwood Road and North Temple as crews work on a storm drain. Traffic impacts are expected to be minimal during this phase of work.
Wet and dry utility work is taking place on North Temple between I-215 and Redwood Road.
Night work is taking place at Redwood Road and North Temple on joint trench crossings. This work will take place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Noise is expected to be minimal during nighttime work as louder activities will take place during the day.
Crews are currently removing and replacing curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveways on the south side of North Temple between Redwood Road and I-215.
Upcoming Construction:
Crews will begin working on the corners of the North Temple and Redwood Road intersection in the coming weeks. This work is in preparation for the weekend closures that will take place on Sept. 24 and Oct. 8. We will meet with businesses prior to construction.
Crews are scheduled to begin sewer sag repairs at Orange Street and North Temple on Sept. 13. At this time, various lane restrictions will be in place, but access to businesses will be maintained and signage will be provided. In preparation various activities are taking place near Orange Street. As we get closer to construction we will meet with businesses.
During the week following Labor Day, crews will begin demolition and reconstruction work at the Redwood Road and North Temple intersection. Significant traffic restrictions and closures will take place.
On the weekends of Sept. 24 and Oct. 8, closures will take place at the North Temple and Redwood Road intersection. We will meet with businesses ahead of these closures.
Crews continue to relocate hydrants and water services in the coming weeks. We will continue to meet with businesses and coordinate any planned interruptions to services.
Traffic Impacts:
There are right and left lane restrictions between the I-215 overpass and Redwood Road throughout the day. As work progresses, there will be additional lane restrictions for both east and west bound traffic, although access will be maintained at all times.
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| Reach 4 - Gas line relocation and casting. |
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 businesses and office complexes will be maintained.
Current Construction:
Crews are preparing the Jordan River Bridge to reopen before the Utah State Fair begins Sept. 9.
Crews are relocating gas lines.
Work continues on Garside Avenue as crews demolish, grade, and pour the driveway near the KOA property.
There is occasional potholing for dry utilities taking place ahead of further construction.
Upcoming Construction:
In the coming weeks additional crews will begin wet and dry utility work.
Traffic Impacts:
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:
Crews are removing and replacing City Creek West between the Jordan River Bridge and 1000 West. This work will be completed before the State Fair.
Traffic Impacts:
Traffic control near the Jordan River Bridge, which is limited to one lane in each direction, has been extended to support City Creek West work. This traffic control will switch from one side of the bridge to the other as work progresses.
Reach 7
Reach Description:
Reach 7 is the area where the Airport TRAX Line will connect with the current north/south line at the Arena Station. This reach extends from I-15 to 400 West along North Temple and turns south on 400 West to South Temple. Access to offices and the Gateway will be maintained.
Current Construction:
The North Temple Viaduct re-construction project began April 18 and will continue for approximately 18 months.
Wet and dry utility relocations are taking place at 400 West to prepare for the City Creek East relocation.
Work is taking place at the Boyer parking lot. Crews have begun clear and grub activities, removing fence ahead of the lighting and grade activities.
Crews are potholing near 600 West and 100 South in preparation for a storm drain run that will begin in the coming weeks.
Crews have completed drilling 16 of the 16 shafts for the new North Temple Viaduct. Work continues on abutments, pier caps, and fascia walls.
Night work is scheduled for the following dates and times for City Creek East relocation and for pouring the abutment caps:
- Sept. 3, 4, or 8 with a 4 a.m. start time to pour pier cap#3.
- Saturday, Sept. 18, beginning at 11:30 p.m. until Monday, Sept. 20, at 3 a.m.
Please see the viaduct construction guide below to find out how to get around during this portion of construction.
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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, 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.