Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update*
(11/06/2009 - 11/13/2009)
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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: November 06, 2009
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.
Project Open House:
Thursday, November 12
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Jordan Hills Elementary School
8892 South 4800 West
West Jordan, UT
Do you have questions about the new TRAX line? Come to the Mid-Jordan TRAX Line Open House. Project information and exhibits will be available, including maps and fact sheets, and UTA representatives will be on hand to answer your questions. For more information, please contact the project hotline at (888) 550-2211.
Daybreak Area
(This segment runs north through the Daybreak development to Old Bingham HIghway at approximately 5600 West)
Crews continue installing the station platforms and the overhead catenary systems (power lines for light rail) in the Daybreak area. Construction is also progressing on test pits and other structures, which will be used to test the new low-floor light rail vehicles when they are delivered in January 2010.
Sugar Factory Area
(This segment continues nrtheast along the UPRR Bingham Branch from approximately Bangerter Highway to Gardner Village)
Construction on Soundwall 14 should be complete this week, as crews finish installing panels between 2200 West and Redwood Road. Track work continues as well throughout this segment, with a closure at 2700 West this weekend to accommodate installation of new track at the crossing.
Activity: Track installation at 2700 West.
Traffic Impacts: 2700 West will be closed at the railroad crossing from 7 am Saturday, November 7 to 5 pm Sunday, November 8. 2700 West will still be accessible via Sugar Factory Road. Please use 2200 West or 3200 West as alternate routes.
Activity: Sound wall construction will continue between 2200 West and Redwood Road and between the Utah Salt Lake Canal and 2700 West.
Traffic impacts: Construction equipment in the area.
Old Bingham Area
(This segment runs parallel to the existing UnionPacific Railroad Bingham Branch line, along the Old Bigham Highway from appoximately 5600 West to Bangerter Highway)
Paving is now nearly complete at the 4800 W Park and Ride. Track work is also nearing completion, and crews continue to install OCS towers and cables.
Activity: Sound wall construction will continue between 5200 W and 4800 W, expected to be complete by Wednesday, November 4.
Gardner Village Area
(This segment continues along the UPRR Bingham Branch northeast from Gardner Village to 700 West)
The 700 West bridge is the focus of most of the work in this area. Construction on the 7800 South bridge also moves forward in preparation for pouring the concrete deck early in December. Grading and track work continues.
Activity: Pier cap installation for the new railway bridge at 700 West and approximately 7350 South.
Traffic impacts: 700 West will be closed Monday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should use State Street and 1300 West as alternate routes. Access to area businesses will remain unaffected.
Cottonwood Area
(This segment extends north from 700 West along the existing light rail alignment to its terminus as the 6400 South- Fashion Place Station)
Construction of the 7200 S bridge takes a big step, as crews will install the girders this weekend. Concrete work at the Union Pacific portal is nearly finished. Track work, especially switch installation, is ongoing.
Activity: Installation of handrail on Winchester Bridge.
Traffic impacts: Lane closures on Winchester Street Nov. 11-12.
Activity: Girder and pier construction 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 Friday, November 6 to 7 am Saturday, Nov. 7..
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 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 amentzer@rideuta.com. You can also visit UTA’s Web site at www.rideuta.com.