Early next week, the new signal at 14400 S. will be ready for activation. During this switch the intersection will be controlled by flaggers. Please watch for and follow flaggers’ directions as the new signal is activated and the old removed.
General Impacts – Corridor-wide impacts from activities occurring along the entire stretch of SR-68. Asphalt crews continue working at night in several areas of the project next week. The lower traffic volumes at night will allow larger stretches of asphalt to be placed at one time. Night paving is scheduled primarily in non-residential areas. Weather and schedule permitting, daytime paving operations will be underway at various locations throughout the project this week. Please watch for shifting traffic and brief access interruptions as this work takes place.
Residents and businesses should expect brief, intermittent access interruptions as curb, gutter and sidewalk are installed and paving occurs across accesses. Notice will be given of longer-term impacts. Approved roadside mailboxes are being placed along the project in coming weeks. For safety reasons, federal regulations dictate that these new boxes be placed on breakaway posts. Please note, residents should not alter these boxes after they are installed. Any alterations are at risk of removal and replacement at the property owners’ expense.
Segment 4 – Beginning just south of the intersection at Bangerter Highway and ending at the south end of Bluffdale proper.
Early next week, the upgraded signal at 14400 S. will be activated. The intersection will be directed by flaggers while the switch is made. Utility and earthwork will continue this week at Rose Creek. Work on this structure is scheduled to be complete late next week. Concrete crews are installing curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches this week. Residents will experience brief access interruptions.
Segment 3 – Beginning south of Bluffdale and ending just south of Camp Williams.
Both night and day crews are scheduled to pave in this segment several days next week. Working both shifts will expedite paving operations and limit impacts to peak traffic. Paving operations are weather dependent.
Segment 2 – Beginning south of Camp Williams and ending just south of the intersection at SR-73 in Saratoga Springs.
Excavation, utility work and paving are ongoing in the intersection of SR-73/SR-68. One through lane and one left turn lane will be maintained in all directions during construction at SR-73/SR-68. Note that the sidewalk on the southeast corner of the Crossroads intersection remains closed to ensure pedestrian safety. Please plan an alternate walking route.
Be aware that another project to improve SR-73 from Redwood Road to 800 West in Saratoga Springs is now underway. For more information about this project, please contact their Public Information Team:
Phone: 1-888-427-8585
Email: widen73@hotmail.com
Segment 1 – Beginning south of the intersection at SR-73 and ending at 400 S. in Saratoga Springs.
Paving and FDR operations are scheduled in this segment several days next week. Paving operations are weather dependent. Work on the Pioneer Crossing project continues in the vicinity of 400 N. in Saratoga Springs. 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.gov
General Project Information
As a reminder, the SR-68 project has initiated a text messaging update service for interested stakeholders. If you would like to receive real-time text messages regarding high priority changing conditions (emergency road closures and other time sensitive updates), please send a request to sr68info@landgdongroupinc.com. Please include your wireless phone number and mobile provider name. Standard text messaging rates apply. This service will extend through project completion.
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.
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.