Redwood Road Project Update: 3/26/09
Thursday, March 26, 2009
On Monday March 30, to accommodate installation of power lines, Rocky Mountain Power will turn off power at Camp Williams and Jordan Narrows Road area residents. Please note, the signal light at Camp Williams will be out of power during this work and flaggers will be directing traffic at the intersection. Any affected residents have been notified directly by Rocky Mountain Power.
Also beginning early next week, heavier work will begin in the intersection of SR-73/SR-68. Traffic will be shifted, there will be one thru lane and a left turn lane in all directions, please plan for significant delays in the area. Thanks for your patience.
General Impacts – Corridor-wide impacts from activities occurring along the entire stretch
With better weather, crews will work to clear the road of winter debris and dirt.
Residents and businesses should expect brief, intermittent access interruptions as utility and pipe work ramps up along the project. Prior notice will be given of longer-term impacts.
Delays along the route may increase slightly as flaggers allow additional haul trucks and equipment to enter and exit the work zone. Thanks for your continued patience.
Work on the canals in all segments is nearing completion and the system is on schedule to be ready for water in April.
Segment 4 - Beginning just south of the intersection at Bangerter Highway and ending at the south end of Bluffdale proper.
Concrete crews are at work in several areas of the segment this week pouring curb, gutter and sidewalk.Work on several utilities is ongoing in this segment.This Saturday March 28 traffic will be limited to one lane at a time in the area of 14650 S. between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. for irrigation ditch installation.
Segment 3 - Beginning south of Bluffdale and ending just south of Camp Williams.
On Monday, March 30, in order to accommodate installation of power lines, Rocky Mountain Power will need to turn off power at Camp Williams and the Jordan Narrows Road area. The signal light at Camp Williams will also be out of power. Flaggers will control the intersection during this time. Any affected residents have been notified directly by Rocky Mountain Power.
Beginning this Friday, March 27, and continuing into early next week, crews will be installing early warning lights for the new signal at Camp Williams. Flaggers will be on site to assist when the mast arm is installed above the travel lanes but, overall this activity should cause very minimal traffic impacts. Grading work is ongoing throughout this segment in preparation for asphalt.
Segment 2 – Beginning south of Camp Williams and ending just south of the intersection at SR-73 in Saratoga Springs.
Work will begin this week in the intersection of SR-73/SR-68. Traffic will be shifted and there will be one lane and a left turn lane in all directions. Please plan for significant delays in the area for the next several months. As part of the roadway widening, work on the access from SR-73 to the Chevron/Top Stop and Cyprus Credit Union is underway and will be ongoing for approximately one month. Crews will be pouring a concrete parkstrip through this area and will close half of this driveway at a time to perform the work. The other side will remain open to provide access to these businesses. Access may be limited at times. Motorists are advised to access these businesses via the north Chevron/Top Stop driveway or through the Checker parking lot on SR-68.This week crews will be bringing utility lines across Harvest Hills Blvd, Spring Hills Dr. and Hillcrest Dr. Please watch for intermittent access restrictions during this work and use alternate access points.
Segment 1 – Beginning south of the intersection at SR-73 and ending at 400 S. in Saratoga Springs.
Excavation work will begin on the west side of the road near Arctic Circle this week. Pipe crossings for the storm drain system will continue this week as weather allows. During this operation, traffic will be limited to one direction at a time under the direction of flaggers between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thank you for your patience in this area. Work on the Pioneer Crossing project continues in the vicinity of 400 N. in Saratoga Springs. With the addition of another project in the area traffic has increased. This project also has separate flagging operations, and motorists should expect delays as a result.
If you have questions about the Pioneer Crossing project, please contact their Public Information Team directly:
Hotline: 877-222-3757
Email:
access@utah.govGeneral Project Information
Please remember that recreational activities such as biking and jogging are strongly discouraged in the construction area for your safety and the safety of the crews. Passing is always strictly prohibited throughout the work zone.
As spring approaches, more crews will continue to be added and hours of work will expand. Crews are now working Monday - Friday, nine hours per day. Saturday work will also be performed as necessary. The project is still progressing on schedule for completion by fall 2009.
Please note that due to weather, project conflicts, or equipment/supply issues, schedules are subject to change.
More Information
For additional project information, visit
www.udot.utah.gov/sr-68south. For specific questions or concerns, contact the Public Information Team at
sr68info@langdongroupinc.com or 801-455-3116.
Utah County Road Projects
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Interested in the UDOT road projects going on around the City? Click the following link for information on all of the UDOT projects in Utah County.
http://www.udot.utah.gov/access/
Jordan River Parkway Trail Closure
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Jordan River Parkway Trail Improvements:
As part of the Pioneer Crossing project, crews are building a pedestrian underpass to connect the Jordan River Parkway trail under a future Jordan River bridge. Safe and timely construction requires that UDOT close a half-mile section of the trail, approximately one mile north of Wetlands Park in Saratoga Springs. The trail will re-open fall 2009. During construction, users can access the trail at Willow Park just north of Lehi Main Street.
The new underpass will be 12 feet wide and 10 feet high with a concrete floor and internal lighting. It will provide a safe refuge for pedestrians and bikers during inclement weather. In the construction planning process, UDOT found that there are too many safety risks to keep the trail open or provide a detour route during construction. Construction work in this area will be constant and require a lot of heavy equipment in order to complete the road by fall 2009.
Click here for more detailed information about Pioneer Crossing and the trail improvements. Link to
http://www.udot.utah.gov/pioneer/construction_info.php)
In Need of Scouts and Volunteers
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
The City of
Saratoga Springs is currently looking for some scouts and volunteers to help with various upcoming projects in the City. There are some
potential Eagle Scout project that could be available to persons needing it. If you or a group you know is interested please contact Cecil
Tuley, Volunteer Coordinator, at 801-766-6127.
Road Closure: 2300 West/Saratoga Road
Monday, March 23, 2009
Beginning March 26th through April 24th, 2300 West/Saratoga Road and approximately 1000 South in Lehi will be closed. With the deep trenches having to be dug and the number of lines going in, motorists will be detoured either to 1100 West or 1700 West. During the closure, contractors will be installing a storm drain line, a 60 inch waterline, and other utilities underneath the road.
Eagle Mtn./Saratoga Springs New Bus Route!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
UTA is pleased to announce the new Express Bus Route #806, Eagle Mountain/Saratoga Springs/SLC Express, which will begin service on April 6, 2009.
The Route 806 Express will provide direct express bus service from the northwestern part of Utah County directly to downtown Salt Lake City. This route will have two northbound buses in the morning and two southbound buses in the afternoon, serving residents of Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs.
Pick-up and drop-off points will be as follows: Eagle Mountain, the LDS Chapel located at 7746 North Sparrowhawk Way; and in Saratoga Springs, near the LDS Chapel at 2101 North Providence Drive near the intersection of West Harvest Hills Blvd and North Providence Drive.
The approximate time to board the Route #806 traveling northbound from Eagle Mountain to downtown SLC is at 06:13 a.m. and 06:43 a.m., and from Saratoga Springs at 06:26 a.m. and 06:56 a.m., reaching downtown SLC at 07:25a.m. and 07:55 a.m. The return times traveling southbound from downtown SLC back to Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain are at 16:15 p.m. and 16:45 p.m., reaching Saratoga Springs at 17:17 p.m. and 17:47 p.m. and Eagle Mountain at 17:30 p.m. and 18:00 p.m.
Beginning April 1, 2009, the cost of a one way express bus fare is $4.50 or a monthly unlimited express bus pass is $162.00.
For additional route and schedule information go to
www.rideuta.com or call
1-888-RIDE-UTA
Utah Lake Festival
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Utah Lake Festival Promotes Outdoor Fun and Stewardship
Highlights Include Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Demonstrations, Free Food, Kids Activities, And A Nature Walking Tour
The fifth annual Utah Lake Festival will be held Saturday, June 6, 2009, from 10 am to 2 pm, at Utah Lake State Park. The purpose of the Festival is to offer Wasatch Front residents a chance to get outside and enjoy Utah Lake, experience its many recreational opportunities and offerings, and learn about the lake’s ecosystem, native species and the importance of stewardship.
The Festival, which is free, will offer an array of activities for everyone, including the opportunity to make and wear fish hats, free fishing, canoeing demonstrations, a sail boat regatta, games and activities for kids, music and boat tours. There will also be free hot dogs, snow cones, apples and water for Festival attendees. Park entrance is free during the Festival.
The June Sucker Recovery Implementation Program (JSRIP), a program designed to recover the endangered June sucker fish that lives only in Utah Lake, the Utah Lake Commission, a group comprised of local government officials and state agency leaders, the Utah Lake State Park and multiple municipalities surrounding Utah Lake are working together to put on this year’s Utah Lake Festival.
Historically, Utah Lake was used recreationally much more than it is today. More than 20 resorts once dotted the shoreline. Showboats, with live music and dancing, took people out for excursions to Bird Island, airplanes landed on sandy beaches to offer people rides, and for decades boat races were held as a Memorial Day mainstay in the Provo Harbor.
Although there are countless stories to be told about Utah Lake’s past, the Lake has much to offer today. Whether you visit for adventure or relaxation, this massive freshwater lake and its miles of shoreline are sure to please everyone.
For more information about the Utah Lake Festival, Utah Lake or the JSRIP contact David Johnson at 801.364.0088, or visit:
