Public Works for October 2009
Some of the public works projects discussed in previous issues of the NEWS JOURNAL are continuing through Fall and into Winter. Some traffic routes continue to be disrupted so pre-planning, even for short trips, is wise. Projects still on-going include:
- 1. Work is continuing toward completion of Big Cottonwood Canyon Trail between 3000 East and the Old Mill, then ultimately on to Wasatch Blvd. Right now, work is being done on the bridge crossing Big Cottonwood Creek and on the trail between the Old Mill Pond and the Old Mill.
- 2. UDOT’s road widening project on Wasatch Blvd. between Ft Union and Bengal, is continuing. This work is being done primarily to accommodate new bike paths on both sides of Wasatch. Those traveling Wasatch will continue to experience slow downs, especially as they work around the hill that protrudes into the road at about 7150 South, near the Prospector turn-off.
- 3. Work is also continuing on the 6200 South and 3000 East capacity improvement project. The goal of this project is to improve the vehicle flow in all directions during rush hours. The modifications will increase the number of lanes accessing the southbound freeway and hopefully eliminate the long queues that are now forming.
- 4. Curb and gutter work on 2300 East betweem I-215 and 6700 South is continuing should be completed by November 30, 2009.
- 5. Slurry-sealing on Danish Road and Scottish Way should be completed within the month.
- 6. The trip hazard mitigation that is under construction at various locations in the City will be completed by the end of October.