Please note: Schedule changes and additions to this week’s update are underlined.

This update will be sent as needed.
Pioneer Crossing is open, however work will continue off the roadway through mid-October. Crews are completing the last remaining work items.

Sept. 24-26: Expect lane shifts and flaggers on Pioneer Crossing as crews work to finalize pavement markings on the roadway. Work will occur between 9 a.m and 4 p.m. Some work may occur after 7 p.m. with minimal nighttime work in non-residential areas.

900 West is closed while crews reconstruct the roadway and complete utility work. All motorists will need to use 1020 West to access businesses. The road will remain closed through late December.

Mill Pond Road north of Pioneer Crossing will open at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 27.

General Project Information
General work hours are generally between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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.

If you have comments or questions regarding UTA’s FrontRunner project, please contact the project team at 888.800.8854, email Brandon Bott or Marc Bowman at bbott@rideuta.com or mbowman@utah.com, or visit the project web site at www.rideuta.com.

FrontRunner South:  Provo to SLC

Construction Notice
Crossing Work on Main Street
September 27-October 3

Crossing upgrade work will take place at the Main street railroad crossing in Lehi the week of September 27 as part of the UTA FrontRunner South commuter rail construction project.  The Main Street crossing will be closed to through traffic, between 300 West and the 500 West roundabout, Monday, September 27 through Sunday, October 3; local business and residential access will be maintained on either side of the crossing.  Commuter Rail Constructors and Union Pacific crews will work 24 hours a day throughout the week in order to reopen the crossing as soon as possible to the travelling public.  Through traffic should use 300 West, 500 North and 500 West.

Crossing upgrades include signal and track work, the intallation of concrete medians and signs, road striping, and asphalt replacement.  These improvements will make the crossing safer and also create a smoother ride for vehicles travelling across the railroad corridor.

For more information…

Project Hotline:  888-800-8854
Project website:  www.rideuta.com/projects/commuterrailsouth
Project Email: frontrunnersouth@rideuta.com

REMINDER – 12600 South: Beginning September, 27, 2010*, 12600 South will be restricted to one lane in each direction between Legacy Ranch Boulevard and Herriman City Main Street.  These restrictions will be in place for approximately six months while crews reconstruct the roadway to tie-in to Mountain View Corridor.

13400 South: Lane restrictions and flagging operations will be in place on 13400 South between Bangerter Highway and Monarch Meadows Parkway.  These restrictions will be in place September 23rd and 24th* between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.   

Construction on 13400 South and 12600 South will be phased to ensure travel lane restrictions on each street will not happen simultaneously.  Please use caution in the area and obey posted speed limits.

*Dates subject to change due to weather or equipment related issues.

Crews will also be working along the corridor between 16000 South and 11800 South installing utilities, performing earthwork operations, and working on structures.  You can view photos of construction progress on the project website at http://www.udot.utah.gov/mountainviewslcounty/photos.  

Safety is our top priority – Safety of the traveling public, our construction crews, and those living, playing, and working near the corridor is of utmost importance.  Please use caution when traveling through work zones and please stay out of the construction zone.  Children in particular are intrigued with large construction equipment and activity so please speak with your children about staying out of the construction zone and away from heavy equipment.

For additional information – For more information regarding the construction of the Mountain View Corridor through Salt Lake County, please contact the construction information team or visit the project website:

Email: mvcsaltlakecounty@utah.gov  
Phone: (800) 596-2556
Website: www.udot.utah.gov/mountainviewslcounty

Work for the coming week: 

Pedestrian Trail

• The trail on Redwood Road adjacent to the Saratoga Springs development is closed from the north end of the development to Lakeview Terrace.  The existing trail has been removed and a new trail will be built on the remaining HOA property.
  • Paving of the path has commenced and is expected to be finished in two weeks or sooner. 

Roadway Reconstruction from Grandview to 400 South 

• From 400 South to a little north of Grandview Blvd. crews will continue working on the west side of the road.
  • Paving is scheduled to begin Thursday, September 23^rd and will take 4 days to complete.  Operations may go to about 8:00 pm each day.
  • Work will begin soon on the ditch to the west of Redwood Road.
  • Microsurfacing and final striping will start after the paving is finished and is scheduled to be completed by Saturday, October 2^nd. 

*Please be cautious when pulling out onto SR-68.  Traffic is moving much faster than it looks. 

Landscaping

In the area from Parkway south to the end of the project:

Grading, sodding, and sprinkler construction are scheduled to be completed Wednesday, October 6^th. 

Landscaping at the Parkway Blvd. entrance is scheduled to be completed by mid October.

Additional wall blocks will be added in certain areas and the entire wall is scheduled to be finished by October 6^th. 

*Crews will be working this Saturday.

Other items to be aware of:

• The Saratoga Springs HOA will be closing their access roads onto Redwood Road at various times during construction.  This is something the HOA has opted to do on their own since they own the roads in the development.   
• A decorative wall will be placed next to the trail and its height will vary depending on the location.  The wall will begin at the north end of the development and will end approximately 500 feet north of Grandview Blvd.  The wall is part of the mitigation agreed to by the adjacent residents and HOA in lieu of a 6-foot noise wall being placed directly on the Right of Way line.  Additional landscaping will be added by the HOA behind the wall at a later date. 

*Schedule is subject to change.  Please be alert and follow the direction of signs and the construction workers.

Sealed BIDS for “CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING LOT EXPANSION PROJECT AT THE MARINA PARK ON CASCADE DRIVE, EAST OF REDWOOD ROAD (S.R. 68)  —  PROJECT # SAR.258″, will be received by the City of Saratoga Springs at the City Offices, 1307 North Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Saratoga Springs, Utah, until 2:00 PM,   SEPTEMBER 21 , 2010; and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The work includes furnishing all labor, tools, materials, equipment, transportation and services required for construction of the above described project, located at the Marina Park on the west side of Utah Lake, in the City of Saratoga Springs, Utah County; consisting of the following items of work: mobilization; erosion control; all required earthwork; borrow material for embankments and fill; top soil; removing existing miscellaneous concrete items; constructing storm water drainage system; asphalt surfacing for roads and parking areas, including gravel road base; traffic paint; constructing concrete curb and gutter and ADA access ramps; constructing automatic sprinkler system, complete; furnishing and placing landscaping; installing street lights (furnished by the City); relocating existing street light; furnishing and installing electrical system; and all appurtenant work; all in accordance with Drawings and Specifications prepared by the Engineer; Gilson Engineering.

The Engineer’s Opinion of Cost for the total project is between $325,500 and $398,000.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the office of the Engineer, 12401 South 450 East, Bldg. C-2, Draper, Utah.

Copies of CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained from the office of the Engineer for non-refundable payment of $40.00 for each set, made payable to Gilson Engineering.

Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check in the amount of 5% of the maximum bid price, drawn payable to the order of the City of Saratoga Springs. 

 All Bids submitted shall be in conformance with the Instructions to Bidders which are included in the Contract Documents; and shall be guaranteed by the Bidder for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of Bid opening. 

The City of Saratoga Springs hereby reserves the right to reject any or all bids presented, to waive any informality in a bid, and to make award or refuse to make award in the interest of the City.

Construction crews have begun utility and roadway work on Mountain View Corridor.  See below for specific construction activities on cross streets.   

12600 South: Beginning September, 27, 2010*, 12600 South will be restricted to one lane in each direction between Legacy Ranch Boulevard and Herriman City Main Street.  These restrictions will be in place for approximately six months while crews reconstruct the roadway to tie-in to Mountain View Corridor.

13400 South: Lane restrictions and flagging operations will be in place on 13400 South between Bangerter Highway and Monarch Meadows Parkway.  These restrictions will be in place for approximately one week* between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Construction on 13400 South and 12600 South will be phased to ensure travel lane restrictions on each street will not happen simultaneously. Please use caution in the area and obey posted speed limits.

Western Hills Drive: Beginning September 13, 2010*, Western Hills Drive where it intersects with Mountain View Corridor will be closed permanently. During construction, barrier will be placed on the east and west ends of the closure to prevent vehicle access.  Pedestrian access will also be restricted during construction.  Once construction is complete, pedestrian access to the trail and sidewalk that will run along Mountain View Corridor will be provided. 

*Dates subject to change due to weather or equipment related issues.

Crews will also be working along the corridor between 16000 South and 11800 South installing utilities, performing earthwork operations, and working on structures.

Safety is our top priority – Safety of the traveling public, our construction crews, and those living, playing, and working near the corridor is of utmost importance.  Please use caution when traveling through work zones and please stay out of the construction zone.  Children in particular are intrigued with large construction equipment and activity so please speak with your children about staying out of the construction zone and away from heavy equipment.

For additional information – For more information regarding the construction of the Mountain View Corridor through Salt Lake County, please contact the construction information team or visit the project website:

Email: mvcsaltlakecounty@utah.gov  
Phone: (801) 831-6646
Website: www.udot.utah.gov/mountainviewslcounty

Work for the coming week: 

Pedestrian Trail 

• The trail on Redwood Road adjacent to the Saratoga Springs development is closed from the north end of the development to Lakeview Terrace.  The existing trail has been removed and a new trail will be built on the remaining HOA property a little to the east.
  • Crews are still working on the decorative wall and final grading of the dirt on both sides of the wall and restoration of the trail and landscaping.
  • By the end of next week crews will begin laying sod on the south end of the trail reconstruction area. 

Paving Operation from Grandview to Pelican Point 

• Due to cold nighttime temperatures, the final pavement layer (microsurfacing) has not been finished.  Crews still need to finish the southbound lane from Pelican Point to Grandview Blvd.  If temperatures are warm enough they will be able to complete that tonight, September 9^th.
  • The hours of operation will be from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am. 

Roadway Reconstruction from Grandview to 400 South 

• From 400 South to a little north of Grandview Blvd. crews will continue working on the west side of the road.
  • Paving is scheduled to begin September 23^rd and will take 4 days to complete.
  • Microsurfacing and final striping will be placed when both sides of the road are finished.
• A concrete barrier has been placed in the reconstruction area for driver safety during construction.   

*Please be cautious when pulling out onto SR-68.  Traffic is moving much faster than it looks. 

Landscaping 

• Work is continuing on restoring the berm.
• Work is continuing on restoring the grade and the sprinkler system.
• Sod placement will begin in the near future. 

*Crews will be working this Saturday. 

Other items to be aware of: 

• Utility work is being done on the west side of the road relocating a gas line.
• The Saratoga Springs HOA will be closing their access roads onto Redwood Road at various times during construction.  This is something the HOA has opted to do on their own since they own the roads in the development.   
• A decorative wall will be placed next to the trail and its height will vary depending on the location.  The wall will begin at the north end of the development and will end approximately 500 feet north of Grandview Blvd.  The wall is part of the mitigation agreed to by the adjacent residents and HOA in lieu of a 6-foot noise wall being placed directly on the Right of Way line.  Additional landscaping will be added by the HOA behind the wall at a later date. 

*Schedule is subject to change.  Please be alert and follow the direction of signs and the construction workers.