I-15 Interchange at American Fork Main Street: Main Street Area (East of I-15) – With traffic now moved to the south side of Main Street, please remember that lanes are narrowed and all left turns into the business areas between State Street and Kawakami Drive are to be made only at signalized intersections.
Ongoing: The right-in turns into Main Street Plaza and the Alpine Shopping Center from westbound Main Street are closed to allow crews to reconstruct the north half of Main Street between U.S. 89 and I-15. The closure will be in place until mid-August. Motorists should use Kawakami Drive to access the shopping centers. Work on retaining walls for the north bridge of the new Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) continues. Crews are working on storm drain and retaining walls north of the DDI in the park and ride lot on 900 West. Several parking stalls on the northeast end of the lot have been eliminated. Please use caution in the area and watch for construction equipment.
March 15-April 9: 1020 West will be closed as crews install utilities down the center of 1020 West and reconstruct the roadway. Motorists will need to use 900 West.
Work is underway at the bridge farm location, north of 900 West.
March 15-16: Expect lane and off-ramp restrictions on southbound I-15 near American Fork Main Street, as trucks deliver girders for the north DDI bridge.
Construction of the bridge support columns for the north DDI bridge is underway. Crews are working on the bridge foundations in the I-15 median north of the existing bridge.
March 20: Southbound I-15 will be closed from 10 p.m. Saturday, to 7 a.m. Sunday as crews reconfigure and re-stripe southbound lanes. Southbound traffic will be diverted through the on- and off-ramps at the interchange during the work.
Access across the Main Street bridge over I-15 will also be restricted during this time. Motorists are advised to use Lehi Main Street. Please use caution when exiting and entering the interstate and expect slight travel delays as trucks, heavy equipment and construction crews are working nearby. Flaggers are posted to guide motorists through the construction area.
Ongoing: I-15 will be restricted to two lanes in each direction nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for bridge construction and storm drain installation. Please expect periodic restrictions at the on- and off-ramps during these hours. Lane restrictions will continue through the spring. Motorists should anticipate moderate travel delays.
A portion of the southbound auxiliary lane between Lehi Main Street and American Fork Main Street has been blocked off to allow for work on the retaining walls for the American Fork Main Street off-ramp. Please use caution through the new ramp configuration.
I-15 Travel Lane Changes: The travel lanes along I-15 near the American Fork Main Street interchange are narrowed to 11 feet and the speed limit is reduced to 55 mph. Please remember, fines for speeding violations are doubled in construction zones.
Mill Pond Road Area in Lehi to American Fork Main St.: North Area – Crews are placing base material and surcharge. Trucks will be working well into the night. As trucks will be accessing this area, motorists should anticipate moderate travel delays. Flaggers will be posted to guide drivers through the work zone. This work will continue through spring.
South Area – Construction of the bridge support walls (abutments) is complete. Work on walls will continue through the week.
March 22: Traffic lanes will be shifted on the detour as crews prepare for the Mill Pond bridge girders to be delivered in mid-April
Mill Pond Road south of the intersection with 8020 North in Lehi (south of the UPRR tracks) will remain closed until late spring 2010. Residents traveling north and south in this area can use 200 South to 300 West in American Fork or 300 East to 700 South in Lehi as alternatives.
300 East to Mill Pond Area (Lehi): There is minimal work within this area. No traffic impacts are anticipated
500 West to 300 East Area (Lehi): Center Street is closed at the Pioneer Crossing intersection for utility work and construction of the new intersection. All through traffic will be detoured along 500 West and 1900 South. Other routes are available for area residents affected by the closure. Center Street will remain closed through late May.
1100 West to 500 West Area (Lehi): 1100 West is closed for utility work and construction of the new intersection. All through traffic will be detoured along 500 West or 2300 West and 1900 South. Other routes are available for area residents affected by the closure. The closure will remain in effect until mid-May
1700 West to 1100 West Area (Lehi): Construction of the trail undercrossing for the future Dry Creek trail continues. Crews will pour the top portion of the trail undercrossing on Tuesday if weather allows.
Crews have poured the footings and wall for the bridge over Dry Creek.
2300 West to 1700 West Area (Lehi): There is minimal work within this area. No traffic impacts are anticipated.
Redwood Road to 2300 West Area (Lehi/ Saratoga Springs): Jordan River Bridge to 2300 West – Work on utility lines will continue. Crews will begin installing panels for walls this week.
Jordan River Bridge Area – Crews continue to build the walls for the river bridge. Placement of the concrete bridge deck is complete. Work on the bridge approaches will continue through March.
Work on the Jordan River Parkway Trail crossing at the new Pioneer Crossing bridge over the Jordan River continues. Meanwhile, the Trail remains closed approximately one mile north of the trailhead at Wetlands Park in Saratoga Springs. Please do not attempt to cross through the work zone as there are large dump trucks driving through the area. Trail users can access the trail at Willow Park in Lehi. The trail will re-open in its new configuration in early summer.
Redwood Road to Jordan River Area – Crews will continue working on utilities for the signal at Redwood Road.
General Project Information General work hours are between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Please use caution and slow down as you travel through the construction area as crews, large trucks and other heavy equipment are working nearby. For the safety of the public, we encourage all area residents – especially children – to keep out of the construction area.

The following are planned activities for the coming week. Please note that due to weather, project conflicts, or equipment/supply issues, schedules are subject to change.
Current Construction Activities
Underground preparatory work for the future traffic signal at 2300 West will begin this week in the northeast corner of the intersection. Minor shoulder restrictions are in place to accommodate this work. Work on the irrigation system continues just east of Redwood Road. This work will have no impact to traffic. Preparatory work for the future traffic signal at Redwood Road will continue this week. Minor shoulder restrictions remain in place on Redwood Road to ensure the safety of crews in the area. Crews are at work clearing and placing fill in preparation for the future roadway on the west side of the project between the Jordan River and Redwood Road.
Ongoing Project Impacts
In the interest of safety, the small section of Jordan River Trail that falls within the project area has been closed. Access along the trail to the north and south will remain open, but there will be no connecting access through the project during construction. In order to construct the new railroad bridge and subsequently build the roadway beneath the bridge, UTA and UDOT have fully closed 2100 North between 2300 West and Pointe Meadows Drive. This closure will remain in place through Fall of 2011. Motorists should plan to use 1500 North as an alternate route.

I-15 Interchange at American Fork Main Street: Main Street Area (East of I-15) – With traffic now moved to the south side of Main Street, please remember that lanes are narrowed and all left turns into the business areas between State Street and Kawakami Drive are to be made only at signalized intersections.
March 8: The right-in turns into Main Street Plaza and the Alpine Shopping Center from westbound Main Street will be closed as crews reconstruct the north half of Main Street between U.S. 89 and I-15. The closure will be in place until mid-August. Motorists will need to use Kawakami Drive to access the shopping centers. Work on retaining walls for the north bridge of the new Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) continues. Crews are working on storm drain and retaining walls north of the DDI in the park and ride lot on 900 West. Several parking stalls on the northeast end of the lot have been eliminated. Please use caution in the area and watch for construction equipment.
March 15-27: 1020 West will be closed as crews install a storm drain down 1020 West. Motorists will need to use 900 West. Work is underway at the bridge farm location, north of 900 West.
March 8-15: Expect lane and off-ramp restrictions on southbound I-15 near American Fork Main Street, as trucks deliver girders for the north DDI bridge. Construction of the bridge support columns for the north DDI bridge is underway. Crews are working on the bridge foundations in the I-15 median north of the existing bridge.
March 20: Southbound I-15 will be closed from 10 p.m. Saturday, to 7 a.m. Sunday as crews reconfigure and re-stripe southbound lanes. Southbound traffic will be diverted through the on- and off-ramps at the interchange during the work. Access across the Main Street bridge over I-15 will also be restricted during this time. Motorists are advised to use Lehi Main Street. Please use caution when exiting and entering the interstate and expect slight travel delays as trucks, heavy equipment and construction crews are working nearby. Flaggers are posted to guide motorists through the construction area.
Ongoing: I-15 will be restricted to two lanes in each direction nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for bridge construction and storm drain installation. Please expect periodic restrictions at the on- and off-ramps during these hours. Lane restrictions will continue through the spring. Motorists should anticipate moderate travel delays. A portion of the southbound auxiliary lane between Lehi Main Street and American Fork Main Street has been blocked off to allow for work on the retaining walls for the American Fork Main Street off-ramp. Please use caution through the new ramp configuration.
I-15 Travel Lane Changes: The travel lanes along I-15 near the American Fork Main Street interchange are narrowed to 11 feet and the speed limit is reduced to 55 mph. Please remember, fines for speeding violations are doubled in construction zones.
Mill Pond Road Area in Lehi to American Fork Main St.: North Area – Crews are placing base material and surcharge. Trucks will be working well into the night. As trucks will be accessing this area, motorists should anticipate moderate travel delays. Flaggers will be posted to guide drivers through the work zone. This work will continue through spring.
South Area – Construction of the bridge support walls (abutments) is complete. Work on walls will continue through next week. Mill Pond Road south of the intersection with 8020 North in Lehi (south of the UPRR tracks) will remain closed until late spring 2010. Residents traveling north and south in this area can use 200 South to 300 West in American Fork or 300 East to 700 South in Lehi as alternatives.
300 East to Mill Pond Area (Lehi): There is minimal work within this area. No traffic impacts are anticipated
500 West to 300 East Area (Lehi): March 12- Late May: Center Street will be closed for utility work and construction of the new intersection. All through traffic will be detoured along 500 West and 1900 South. Other routes are available for area residents affected by the closure.
1100 West to 500 West Area (Lehi): March 11- mid-May: 1100 West will be closed for utility work and construction of the new intersection. All through traffic will be detoured along 500 West or 2300 West and 1900 South. Other routes are available for area residents affected by the closure.
1700 West to 1100 West Area (Lehi): Construction of the trail undercrossing for the future Dry Creek trail continues. Crews will pour the top portion of the trail undercrossing this week.
Crews have poured the footings and wall for the bridge over Dry Creek.
2300 West to 1700 West Area (Lehi): There is minimal work within this area. No traffic impacts are anticipated.
Redwood Road to 2300 West Area (Lehi/ Saratoga Springs): Jordan River Bridge to 2300 West – Work on utility lines will continue. Crews will begin installing panels for walls in mid-March.
Jordan River Bridge Area – Crews continue to build the walls for the river bridge. Placement of the concrete bridge deck is complete. Work on the bridge approaches will begin in this week.
Work on the Jordan River Parkway Trail crossing at the new Pioneer Crossing bridge over the Jordan River continues. Meanwhile, the Trail remains closed approximately one mile north of the trailhead at Wetlands Park in Saratoga Springs. Please do not attempt to cross through the work zone as there are large dump trucks driving through the area. Trail users can access the trail at Willow Park in Lehi. The trail will re-open in its new configuration this spring.
Redwood Road to Jordan River Area – Crews will continue working on utilities for the signal at Redwood Road and placing base materials in preparation for concrete pavement.

General Project Information General work hours are between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Please use caution and slow down as you travel through the construction area as crews, large trucks and other heavy equipment are working nearby. For the safety of the public, we encourage all area residents – especially children – to keep out of the construction area. If you have questions or would like additional information about this project, feel free to contact us at 1.877.222.3757, via email at access@utah.gov, or visit the project Web site at udot.utah.gov/pioneer.

The following are planned activities for the coming week. Please note that due to weather, project conflicts, or equipment/supply issues, schedules are subject to change.
Current Construction Activities
Work on the irrigation system continues just east of Redwood Road. This work will have no impact to traffic. Preparatory work for the future traffic signal at Redwood Road will continue this week. Minor shoulder restrictions remain in place on Redwood Road to ensure the safety of crews in the area. Crews are at work clearing and placing fill in preparation for the future roadway on the west side of the project between the Jordan River and Redwood Road.
Ongoing Project Impacts
In the interest of safety, the small section of Jordan River Trail that falls within the project area has been closed. Access along the trail to the north and south will remain open, but there will be no connecting access through the project during construction.
In order to construct the new railroad bridge and subsequently build the roadway beneath the bridge, UTA and UDOT have fully closed 2100 North between 2300 West and Pointe Meadows Drive. This closure will remain in place through Fall of 2011. Motorists should plan to use 1500 North as an alternate route.

THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU IS ISSUING A CALL TO ACTION FOR EVERY RESIDENT OF OUR NATION: “BE COUNTED IN 2010.”

The 2010 Census is Important.
It determines the distribution of more than $400 billion annually of government funding for critical community services. It generates thousands of jobs across the country. and it impacts your voice in Congress.

You Can Make a Difference.
As an influential community, business or organization leader, you can raise awareness of and encourage participation in this historic event. With your help, the Census Bureau will continue to produce accurate data, which will directly affect the quality of life in you community.

The Census: A Snapshot

• What: The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States.
• Who: All U.S. residents must be counted-people of all races and ethnic groups, both citizens and non-citizens.
• When: Census day is April 1, 2010. questionnaire responses should represent the household as it exists on this day. More detailed socioeconomic information will be collected annually from a small percentage of the population through the American Community Survey.
• Why: The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years. The census will show state population counts and determine representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
• How: Census questionnaires will be delivered or mailed to households via U.S. mail in March 2010; many household will receive a replacement questionnaire in early April. Census workers also will visit households that do not return questionnaires.

A Complete Count: The Importance of Census Data

• Every year, the federal government can allocate more than $400 billion to states and communities based, in part, on census data.
• Census data guide local decision-makers on where to build new roads, hospitals, child-care and senior citizen centers, schools, and more.
• Businesses use census data to locate supermarkets, new housing and other facilities.
• Census data determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives.

2010 Census Questionnaire: Quick, Easy and Confidential

• With only 10 questions, the 2010 Census questionnaire is one of the shortest questionnaires in history and takes just 10 minutes to complete.
• By law, the Census Bureau cannot share an individual’s census questionnaire responses with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.

Become a 2010 Census Partner
Your partnership sends a strong message to your community about the importance of the census and the benefits of being counted. By partnering with the Census Bureau, you can help:

• Ensure accurate census data, which guide funding decisions for your community and affect your representation in Congress.
• Spread the word about temporary census jobs in your community.
• Assure people that it is important-and safe-to answer the census.

Take Action for Your Community and Country
As a partner, you will play and important role in making the 2010 Census successful by encouraging people in your community to take part in the count. You can:

• Encourage your peers to get involved by joining a Complete Count Committee (CCC), an organized group of other influential leaders in your area who are committed to increasing participation in the census.
• Issue a proclamation or other public endorsement of the 2010 Census.
• Include census information in newsletters, mailings and online.
• Conduct meetings or other events to encourage participation in the census.
• Help recruit census workers.
• Provide space for Be Counted sites and Questionnaires Assistance Centers or for testing and training census employees.

2010 Census Timeline: Key Dates

Fall 2008- Recruitment begins for local census jobs for early census operations.
Spring 2009-Census employees go door-to-door to update address list nationwide.
Fall 2009-Recruitment begins for census takers to support peak workload.
February-March 2010-Census questionnaires are mailed or delivered to households.
April 1, 2010-Census Day
May-July 2010-Census takers visit households that did not return a questionnaire by mail.
December 2010-By law, Census Bureau delivers population counts to the President for apportionment.
March 2011-By law, Census Bureau completes delivery of redistricting data to states.

A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE COUNT IS IN OUR HANDS.

For more information about the 2010 Census, go to 2010census.gov.

SR-68 Special Project Update

Rocky Mountain Power poles south of SR-73

Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) is nearly finished removing the power poles south of SR-73.
When RMP finishes their work, Geneva Rock will come back and fill in holes left by the poles as soon as asphalt suppliers begin producing the required materials in early April. The final layer of asphalt requires warmer temperatures for application. Geneva is scheduled to return again in May, weather permitting, to complete this work.

2100 North Project work on Redwood Road Wednesday
Beginning after the morning commute, northbound traffic on Redwood Road will be restricted to one lane to accommodate preparatory work on the future intersection of 2100 North (just south of 10400 North). Crews will be locating utilities beneath the existing roadway ahead of traffic signal installation. Please drive safely and thank you for your patience during this work.

The Civic Events committee is putting on a Triathlon. Registration for this event is now. The Race will take place on June 5, 2009.
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Project update for the week of March. 1, 2010
I-15 Interchange at American Fork Main Street: Main Street Area (East of I-15) – With traffic now moved to the south side of Main Street, please remember that lanes are narrowed and all left turns into the business areas between State Street and Kawakami Drive are to be made only at signalized intersections.
March 8: The right-in turns into Main Street Plaza and the Alpine Shopping Center from westbound Main Street will be closed as crews reconstruct the north half of Main Street between U.S. 89 and I-15. The closure will be in place until mid-July. Motorists will need to use Kawakami Drive to access the shopping centers.
Work on retaining walls for the north bridge of the new Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) continues.
Crews are working on storm drain and retaining walls north of the DDI in the park and ride lot on 900 West. Several parking stalls on the northeast end of the lot have been eliminated. Please use caution in the area and watch for construction equipment.
Work is underway at the bridge farm location, north of 900 West. Work to build the bridge spans for the north half of the interchange will begin in March.
March 8-13: Expect lane and off-ramp restrictions on southbound I-15 near American Fork Main Street, as trucks deliver girders for the north DDI bridge.
Construction of the bridge support columns for the north DDI bridge is underway. Crews are working on the bridge foundations in the I-15 median north of the existing bridge.
Ongoing: I-15 will be restricted to two lanes in each direction nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for bridge construction and storm drain installation. Please expect periodic restrictions at the on- and off-ramps during these hours. Lane restrictions will continue through the spring. Motorists should anticipate moderate travel delays.
A portion of the southbound auxiliary lane between Lehi Main Street and American Fork Main Street has been blocked off to allow for work on the retaining walls for the American Fork Main Street off-ramp. Please use caution through the new ramp configuration.
I-15 Travel Lane Changes: The travel lanes along I-15 near the American Fork Main Street interchange are narrowed to 11 feet and the speed limit is reduced to 55 mph. Please remember, fines for speeding violations are doubled in construction zones.
Mill Pond Road Area in Lehi to American Fork Main St.: North Area – Crews are placing embankment and constructing the bridge support columns. Work on retaining walls is complete. Trucks will be working well into the night. As trucks will be accessing this area, motorists should anticipate moderate travel delays. Flaggers will be posted to guide drivers through the work zone. This work will continue through spring.
South Area – Construction of the bridge support walls (abutments) is complete.
Mill Pond Road south of the intersection with 8020 North in Lehi (south of the UPRR tracks) will remain closed until late spring 2010. Residents traveling north and south in this area can use 200 South to 300 West in American Fork or 300 East to 700 South in Lehi as alternatives.
300 East to Mill Pond Area (Lehi): There is minimal work within this area. No traffic impacts are anticipated.
500 West to 300 East Area (Lehi): March 1-3: There will be one-way flagged traffic through the 500 West intersection while crews cross the storm drain through the intersection. Motorists should anticipate moderate travel delays.
March 12- Late May: Center Street will be closed for utility work and construction of the new intersection. All through traffic will be detoured along 500 West and 1900 South. Other routes are available for area residents affected by the closure.
1100 West to 500 West Area (Lehi): March 11- Mid-May: 1100 West will be closed for utility work and construction of the new intersection. All through traffic will be detoured along 500 West or 2300 West and 1900 South. Other routes are available for area residents affected by the closure.
1700 West to 1100 West Area (Lehi): Construction of the trail undercrossing for the future Dry Creek trail continues. Crews will pour the top portion of the trail undercrossing this week.
Crews have poured the footings and wall for the bridge over Dry Creek.
2300 West to 1700 West Area (Lehi): There is minimal work within this area. No traffic impacts are anticipated.
Redwood Road to 2300 West Area (Lehi/ Saratoga Springs): Jordan River Bridge to 2300 West – Work on utility and irrigation lines will continue.
Jordan River Bridge Area – Crews continue to build the walls for the river bridge. Placement of the concrete bridge deck is complete.
Work on the Jordan River Parkway Trail crossing at the new Pioneer Crossing bridge over the Jordan River continues. Meanwhile, the Trail remains closed approximately one mile north of the trailhead at Wetlands Park in Saratoga Springs. Please do not attempt to cross through the work zone as there are large dump trucks driving through the area. Trail users can access the trail at Willow Park in Lehi. The trail will re-open in its new configuration this spring.
Redwood Road to Jordan River Area – Crews will be working on utilities for the signal at Redwood Road. Placement of poles for street lights along Pioneer Crossing between Redwood Road and the Jordan River will begin this week.
General Project Information General work hours are between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Please use caution and slow down as you travel through the construction area as crews, large trucks and other heavy equipment are working nearby. For the safety of the public, we encourage all area residents – especially children – to keep out of the construction area.
If you have questions or would like additional information about this project, feel free to contact us at 1.877.222.3757, via email at access@utah.gov, or visit the project Web site at udot.utah.gov/pioneer.