West Valley Light Rail TRAX Construction Update*

(11/20/2009 - 11/27/2009)

Welcome!
Construction progress continues on the West Valley TRAX Line. To keep business and traffic impacts to a minimum, this five-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 light green on the south end of the project and ending with Reach 7 in light green on the east end of the project.

Click on a section of map for construction updates specific to that area.

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

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.

Reach 1 

Reach Description:
Reach 1 is the area along Constitution Boulevard (2700 West) from West Valley City Hall at 3600 South extending north to 3100 South. This area includes both large and small businesses, as well as many residences. Access will be maintained throughout construction.

Current Construction:
Crews are now working in the center of Constitution Boulevard preparing the foundations for the overhead electric poles, placing ballast and distributing ties and rail.

Work continues near the station at West Valley City Hall.

Upcoming Construction:
Construction will take place during early morning hours on November 23 so crews can pull rail to the center of Constitution Boulevard at 3100 South. This work will begin around 1 a.m. so it can be completed before the early morning commute. Every precaution will be taken to lessen the amount of noise during this time.

Crews will continue to construct the track in the center of Constitution Boulevard throughout the month of November.

Sidewalks will be completed on Lehman Street the first part of December.

Crews will begin welding the rail into continuous lengths beginning the first part of December.

Traffic Impacts:
Traffic is currently operating on both sides of Constitution Boulevard. Access to businesses is being maintained. We encourage motorists to obey posted speed limits.

Reach 1 - Concrete ties are placed along the trackway in the middle of Constitution Boulevard.

 

Reach 2

Reach Description:
Reach 2 is the area along 3100 South from Constitution Boulevard to Decker Lake Drive. The E Center and a few other businesses are located in this reach, as well as residents on either side of 3100 South. Access will be maintained throughout construction and we will work with the E Center to coordinate our efforts so you can continue to visit the great events they have to offer. When TRAX is completed along 3100 South, it will operate on the south side of the roadway.

Current Construction:
Crews continue to build the TRAX bridge approach between Maple Way and I-215. Work also continues on the actual bridge crossing I-215 south of 3100 South.

Crews have installed traffic poles and loops at Maple Way and 3100 South.

Traffic Impacts:
Currently there are lane restrictions on 3100 South; however, access is being maintained throughout the area.

Reach 2 - Work continues on the curved track at 3100 South and Constitution Boulevard.

 

Reach 3

Reach Description:
Reach 3 is the area along Decker Lake Drive from 3100 South to Research Way (2770 South) and running east to Redwood Road. This area includes many commercial office buildings with thousands of employees. We will continue to work with businesses to ensure access is maintained.

Current Construction:
Crews have made significant progress on Decker Lake Drive and the roadway is now open.

Underground utility work takes place along Research Way. We will work to maintain access.

Sidewalk and park strip work continues this week.

Work on the traction power substation continues throughout mid-December.

We encourage motorists to please obey the posted speed limit of 25 mph along Decker Lake Drive.

Upcoming Construction:
Track and station construction on Decker Lake Drive – this will take place primarily in the middle of roadway with limited impact to the public.

Utility and road construction on northern part of Decker Lake Drive just south of Research Way – this portion of road work is scheduled for Spring 2010 and will last about six weeks – access will be maintained.

Utility and road construction on Research Way between Decker Lake Drive and Redwood Road – this portion of road work is scheduled for Spring 2010 – access will be maintained.

Redwood Road track crossing – this portion of work is scheduled for Spring 2010 – access will be maintained.

Traffic Impacts:
Currently, there are lane restrictions along Decker Lake Drive and Research Way but access is being maintained.

Reach 4

Reach Description:
Reach 4 runs through the Chesterfield residential area along 2770 South and along the Decker Lake Canal and the Crosstowne Trail. We will work with residents to ensure a safe working environment that provides access to their properties throughout construction.

Current Construction:
Significant work has been accomplished in the Chesterfield area. Crews continue to work on the rail and other items.

Traffic Impacts:
The Crosstowne Trail along 2770 South just east of Redwood Road to the Brighton Canal has been paved but will remain closed until TRAX is completed in this area.

 Reach 5

Reach Description:
Reach 5 will include construction along 1070 West in the Chesterfield industrial area. This reach will include one bridge structure over the Jordan River and another over 900 West.

Current Construction:
Trenches are being filled and temporarily paved for winter.

Work continues on the Jordan River bridge and the pedestrian and bike tunnel.

Traffic Impacts:
As construction proceeds, there will be lane restrictions, although access will be maintained.

 Reach 6

Reach Description:
Reach 6 runs through the Union Pacific Railroad’s Roper Yard area. Although there are no businesses and residents, extensive coordination will take place to ensure that freight deliveries and other train travel is maintained. Reach 6 includes plans for an extensive bridging system that will enable TRAX to operate over other train traffic.

Current Construction:
Progress continues on the TRAX bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad Roper Yard area.

Bridge girders will be placed over 900 West this weekend. Please see traffic impacts below.

Upcoming Construction:
Girders are scheduled to be placed over 900 West over the following weekends: November 14 and 15 and November 21 and 22.

Traffic Impacts:
The road will be closed at 900 West just south of SR 201 beginning Saturday, Nov. 21, at 5 a.m. until Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. Businesses are encouraged to call our hotline at 888-800-8854 with questions or issues.

Reach 6 - Progress continues on the TRAX bridge over the Union Pacific Roper Yard.

 

Reach 7

Reach Description:
Reach 7 is the area where the West Valley Line will connect with the current north/south TRAX Line. Construction will take place along Andy Avenue in South Salt Lake. Crews will closely coordinate activities with businesses to ensure access is maintained.

Current Construction:
Excavation will begin on the track way between 300 and 400 West at Andy Avenue during mid-December.

Progress continues on the TRAX bridge approaches on either side of 600 West.

Traffic Impacts:
Currently there are no traffic impacts on Andy Avenue.

Reach 7 - Crews continue to work on the TRAX bridge over 600 West in South Salt Lake City.

 

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 temporary access might be required

Construction Hours
Construction on the project is permitted to take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday each week. 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 (800) 888-8854.

For More Information
Timely and helpful information is available to assist business and residential communities as well as commuters and stakeholders.

If you have further questions not answered by this report or any comments or issues regarding the project please contact toll-free 24-hour hotline at (800) 888-8854 or e-mail tcamp@rideuta.com.