Construction Update | Sept. 5, 2024

I-15 NB Structure at 5600 South (SR-97)

All lanes under I-15 at 5600 South (SR-97) will close as early as Friday, Sept. 6 from 7 p.m.– 5 a.m. to accommodate the bridge deck concrete placement operation. Drivers can access all I-15 NB/SB on and off ramps and detour via Riverdale Rd. to access 5600 South. 

Drivers – please drive slow in work zones, obey posted signage and yield to pedestrians.

I-15 Structure and CD at 5600 S (SR-97) facing east.

5600 South (SR-97)*

Crews are continuing to drive piles to support the new bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) through early September. Drivers can expect lane shifts, occasional flagging operations, adjacent street closures, occasional nighttime operations, and short-term delays along the corridor.

In partnership with Roy City, crews are continuing the installation of a new waterline along 5600 South. Work is taking place during daytime hours approximately (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.). This work will be a moving operation and take place in various locations throughout the corridor.

Crews will temporarily close intermittent locations throughout the corridor. A flyer left on their front door will notify impacted neighborhood residents of culinary water shut-offs and road closures. Work is expected to continue through September.

Along Wardleigh Road to Missile Way*

Crews will complete roadway prep work along 5600 South between the Freeway Park Dr. and Missile Way intersection in mid-September. Drivers can expect a new traffic shift configuration and minimal delays. More details will be shared in future updates.

I-15 NB Structure and CD Bridge at 5600 South (SR-97)*

Crews are building retaining walls around the Collector Distributor (CD) bridge and finishing paving work along the I-15 NB structure and excavating out the median through early September. Drivers can expect nighttime operations and minimal delays.

Freeway Park Dr. and Ritter Dr.*

No access to 5600 South (SR-97) from Freeway Park Dr. while crews complete utility work through mid-September. Drivers should use alternate routes and expect minimal delays.

The intersection of Freeway Park Dr. and Ritter Dr. will remain closed through mid-September to accommodate waterline work. Drivers can detour via 1500 W/Freeway Park Dr., expect short-term delays, and occasional flagging operations. Business access is being maintained.

5600 South (SR-97) between 2200 W and 2500 W corridor facing west.

NOTE: As changes with the traffic shift on 5600 South approach, we will be distributing updated Safe Walking Route information and will be working with the schools and district for messaging and outreach prior to implementation.

 Future pedestrian bridge along 5600 South (SR-97) near 2700 W facing southeast.

3500 West (SR-108) at 5600 South (SR-97) Intersection*

Eastbound and westbound traffic shifted at the intersection of 3500 W and 5600 S to accommodate paving work on July 25 and will continue through early Fall.

See traffic pattern graphic below.

Ongoing Work

I-15 NB Structure at 5600 South (SR-97)

Crews will continue construction activities that include, drainage work, forming the deck, adding overhangs, and completing paving activities. 

Along 5600 South (SR-97)

Third-Party utility work is taking place along 5600 South (SR-97) on the north and south sides in park strips at intermittent locations. Some properties along the corridor may be in a Public Utility Easement (PUE). This easement ensures that vital services, such as power lines, water pipes, gas lines, and communication cables can be acessed and maintained efficiently.  Restoration work will be happening as utility work progresses through summer. Please contact the project team if you have any questions. 

Moving Utility Operations and Nightwork continues along 5600 South (SR-97)

In partnership with Roy City, crews are continuing installation of a new waterline along 5600 South. To minimize impacts to water service, work is taking place during nighttime hours, approximately (7 p.m. – 5 a.m.). This work will be a moving operation and take place in various locations throughout the corridor.

Crews will temporarily close intermittent locations throughout the corridor. Impacted neighborhood residents will be notified of culinary water shut-offs and road closures by a flyer left on their front door. Work is expected to continue through late summer 2024.*

What to Expect:

• Noise, dust, vibration, and nighttime lighting
• Short-term culinary water shut-offs (approximately from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
• Occasional cross street road closures
• One-way traffic operations with flaggers
• Construction vehicles and crew members in the area

Bridge pile operation on UPRR bridge along 5600 South (SR-97) facing west. 

Closure at DR&G Trail near 2700 W

Crews are continuing work at the DR&G trail from 5600 South to 5200 South to accommodate the building of the new pedestrian bridge structure that will go over 5600 South. Crews are using a Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) drilling technique, which provides exceptional speed and efficiency. Unlike traditional methods with multiple stages–drilling, casing installation and concrete placement, CFA combines all these steps into a single, process. Concrete is pumped through the auger simultaneously with the extraction of the auger from the ground.

             Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) operation along 5600 South (SR-97) at 2700 W DR&G

pedestrian trail facing northeast.

The trail closure is in place through late fall 2024. Pedestrians are encouraged to detour via 2700 W. 

Utility and drainage work along the south side of 5600 South will continue intermittently throughout the corridor.

Along 5600 South, crews will continue setting retaining panels and other activities around the UPRR (Union Pacific Railroad) bridge and along the north side at 2300 W through the month of June. Drivers can expect lane shifts, one-way flagging operations, adjacent cross street closures, and short-term delays along the corridor.

Storm drain crane operation along 5600 South (SR-97) at 2500 W facing east.

I-15 Collector Distributor (CD) Structure at 5600 South (SR-97)

Timelapse video of crews completing and setting CD structure girders (beams) in February. 

The UDOT Traffic app provides commuters and travelers with mobile access to information for the State of Utah roadways.   The available information includes: Emergency and incident notifications Construction alerts Anticipated delays and lane closures Road conditions Travelwise alerts A zoomable, scrollable map-based display   *download available for iPhone and Android devices