Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update*
(11/20/2009 - 11/27/2009)
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E-Mail: mid-jordanline@hwlochner.com
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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: November 20, 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.
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)
Construction is 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. A test track is being installed for quality and operational testing of the new train sets.
Sugar Factory Area
(This segment continues nrtheast along the UPRR Bingham Branch from approximately Bangerter Highway to Gardner Village)
Waterline work at 2700 West continues this week.
UPDATED Activity: Waterline work continues at 2700 West through Nov. 25.
Traffic impacts: Lanes will be shifted at 2700 West Nov. 23-25.
Activity: Sound wall construction will continue between 1300 West and Redwood Road Nov. 23-25 and between the Utah Salt Lake Canal and 2700 West Nov. 30 through Dec. 8.
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)
Earth work for new track between 90th South and 5600 West is nearing completion and is expected to be complete by the end of November.
Gardner Village Area
(This segment continues along the UPRR Bingham Branch northeast from Gardner Village to 700 West)
Demolition of the existing railroad bridge over the Jordan River and pile driving operations for the new bridge are scheduled for late December and early January. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic on the Jordan River Parkway Trail will be rerouted during these construction phases.
NEW Activity: Girders for the new railroad bridge at 700 West will be set in place.
Traffic impacts: 700 West will be closed to through traffic Dec. 7-8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Access to businesses north of the railroad bridge will remain open. This work was previously slated for November and was rescheduled to avoid conflict with the Thanksgiving holiday.
UPDATED Activity: Pier cap installation for the new railway bridge at 700 West and approximately 7350 South.
Traffic impacts: 700 West will experience lane shifts Nov. 24 through Dec. 14 to accommodate work on the railroad bridge piers.
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)
Concrete work at the Union Pacific portal is finished and is being turned over to Union Pacific this week, allowing UP traffic to return to its mainline configuration.
NEW Activity: Striping work on 7200 South.
Traffic impacts: East and westbound traffic will face lane closures Nov. 23-24.
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 mid-jordanline@hwlochner.com. You can also visit UTA’s Web site at www.rideuta.com.