Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update*

(8/27/2010 - 9/03/2010)

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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: August 27, 2010
*This schedule is subject to change due to weather, materials issues, or unanticipated utility conflicts.

* Cottonwood Street will remain closed between Winchester Street and 6500 South through Thursday, September 2.
* Traffic on 7800 South in West Jordan will be subject to lane shifts continuing through mid-September.
* Night work near Winchester Street will continue through Saturday, September 11.
* 3200 West will be closed at 8600 South in West Jordan from September 8 through September 17.
* Please use caution when approaching railroad crossings throughout the project area. Crews and equipment travel on the rails frequently.

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)  

New vehicle testing is ongoing in Daybreak. Crews will be continuing with work at the station canopies as well as signals/communications systems work. Monument signs are also scheduled for installation at the Daybreak Park & Rides.

Daybreak Area - A mix of new and old light rail vehicles at the Daybreak South station, with the future Park & Ride to the west..

 

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)

Crews continue installing drainage and backfilling the sound wall along Old Bingham Highway. The signals at 5200 West and 4000 West were scheduled for activation this week, but that has been pushed back to later this month. Station canopy and landscaping work moves forward at 4800 West.

 

Old Bingham Area - Modifying the drainage channel along Old Bigham Highway near 4800 West.

 

Sugar Factory Area
(This segment continues northeast along the UPRR Bingham Branch from approximately Bangerter Highway to Gardner Village)  

Grading work continues at the Redwood park & ride, and asphalt paving is scheduled for this week. Landscaping continues at the 2700 West park & ride, and work is also scheduled for the 2700 West station canopy. Crews are planning to string the overhead catenary system (OCS) messenger wire from Redwood Road to Gardner Village.

 * ACTIVITY: Installation of storm drain, new asphalt, curb, gutter and concrete medians at 3200 West

TRAFFIC IMPACT: 3200 West will be closed at the intersection with 8600 West from September 8 through September 17.

Sugar Factory Area - Grading at the Redwood Road Park & Ride is nearly complete and ready for paving.

 

Gardner Village Area
(This segment continues along the UPRR Bingham Branch northeast from Gardner Village to 700 West)

Work on the 7800 South bridge moves forward as construction crews continue repairs on the old span. The Gardner Village Park &Ride is now paved. Track work, signal/communications lines, and OCS installation continues in this segment.

ACTIVITY: Bridge repairs at 7800 South

TRAFFIC IMPACT: 7800 South will have lane shifts in place through mid-September.

Gardner Village Area - The Gardner Village Park & Ride, prior to paving (this photo was taken the day before paving began).

 

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)

The new Mid-Jordan track is being installed west of the new station platform at Fashion Place station. Crews are working to complete the grading for the new west Park & Ride at Fashion Place station and are scheduled to pour the platform slab. OCS testing is also taking place. Track work continues, much of it at night, and the Cottonwood Street improvements are moving ahead.

* ACTIVITY: Reconstruction of Cottonwood Street in cooperation with Murray City.

TRAFFIC IMPACT: Cottonwood Street will be closed between Winchester Street and 6500 South from Monday, August 16 through Thursday, September 2.

* NEW ACTIVITY: Construction of new curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete medians and removal of the old rail from Winchester Street

TRAFFIC IMPACT: Winchester Street will be closed between Cottonwood Street and the TRAX crossing from September 6 through September 17.

ACTIVITY: Installation of OCS poles, wires, and power and signal equipment south of Winchester Street

IMPACT: Work will take place during overnight hours Saturday night, July 24 through Saturday night, September 11.

Cottonwood Area - Rebard is installed, and crews have placed forms prior to pouring concrete at the new west platform.

 

 

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 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday. Additionally, specific activities may require different working hours depending upon 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) 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 midjordan@rideuta.com. You can also visit UTA’s Web site at www.rideuta.com.