Project Overview
Improvements to the 1300 South Bridge (Viaduct) over the Union Pacific Rail Road and Utah Transit Authority (UTA) rail lines from 500 West to 700 West are in the final stages of design. Improvements include:
- Major bridge rehabilitation, including full deck replacement
- Bridge widened three feet
- Addresses other structure repairs and improves seismic performance
- Improves pedestrian and bicycle safety / access
- 1300 South / 700 West intersection improvements and signal upgrades
Construction Details
1300 South Bridge Closure: The bridge over the railroad tracks between 500 West and 700 West on 1300 South will be closed while construction takes place. This will expedite construction completion. Click here for a route map which illustrates possible traffic routes for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyles during the bridge closure. Vehicle routes which avoid at-grade railroad crossings are at 2100 South and 400 South.
Intersections and I-15 On-Ramps: 700 West, 500 West, and all 1300 South/I-15 on and off-ramps will remain open during construction. Some lane restrictions may be necessary while construction takes place.
Public Transportation: The project team is currently working with UTA to provide public transportation detour routes and will post the details on this website once they are completed.
Click here for the revised Route 516 UTA map, which will be effective April 13, 2014.
Access to Local Businesses: Access to local businesses will be provided during construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long will the 1300 South Viaduct be closed? When will it be closed? What are the detours?
It is anticipated that the 1300 South Viaduct will be closed beginning summer 2014. The viaduct is anticipated to be closed for approximately one year. Major detours include 2100 South, 1700 South, 900 South, 900 West and 300 West. 700 West and 500 West will remain open throughout the project. Detour maps available here.
- How will this project affect the 500 West and 700 West Intersections? Will it be reconfigured?
The 500 West intersection will not be reconfigured as part of this project. The focus of this project is the rehabilitation of the bridge itself. The traffic lights at the 1300 South/700 West intersection will be upgraded, but it will remain open throughout construction.
- Will business access be affected?
The project team will make it clear in construction documents that all businesses must be provided access.
- How will this affect public transportation?
UTA will detour bus routes that normally travel across the bridge to 2100 South via 900 West. UTA will make the route change official in April 2014. Please visit www.rideuta.com for up-to-date route information.