Construction Update | Jan. 17, 2025

5600 South Corridor – Roadway Striping

Roadway striping is essential for traffic management and safety, helping guide drivers and define lanes. Applying these stripes during colder months requires careful consideration of temperature.

When temperatures drop below 40°F, the paint may not adhere properly to the road surface, leading to peeling and fading. Additionally, cold weather can thicken paint, making it more difficult to apply evenly. To address these challenges, crews often wait for optimal weather conditions and plan striping for warmer days, ensuring the stripes are effective and long-lasting. During the winter months, our crews continuously evaluate the roadways to maintain safety.

Roadway striping along Wardleigh Road facing north.

5600 South Corridor – Utility Work

Utility work is ongoing through the end of January along 5600 South (SR-97), 1900 West (SR-126) and 6000 South in Roy. Crews will temporarily close some cross streets throughout the corridor. Residents and businesses may experience short-term service interruptions to complete tie-overs to new services. Notifications will be sent to individual stakeholders.

2700 West (south side) along 5600 South will be closed as early as Thursday, Jan. 16 for approximately 3 weeks for utility work. Drivers plan ahead and use alternate routes.

2050 West will be closed through late spring/early summer to accommodate utility and construction work. Drivers– please use alternate routes and plan for delays.

Utility work along 5600 South and 2700 West facing south.

Driver Safety: Please prioritize safety while driving during these winter conditions.

• Slow down and maintain a safe following distance
• Obey speed limits and follow posted signage
• Be alert for crew members and equipment
• Avoid distractions and be prepared for detours and lane changes
• Drive patiently and cautiously to ensure everyone's safety on the road

How can I utilize the pedestrian bridge across 5600 South?

Crews are hard at work on the brand-new pedestrian bridge in Roy City. We're excited for you to start using it! Check out the animation below to see how you can take advantage of this addition to the community.

The bridge over 5600 South is scheduled to be open to pedestrians in spring 2025.

End of Year – 2024, That's a Wrap!

As we close out 2024, it's time to reflect on the progress and achievements in our project area. Take a look at some highlights below from this past year.

Ongoing Work

I-15 Southbound Crossover 

On Friday, Nov. 8, crews installed a temporary traffic pattern in place to help them widen and reconstruct the southbound roadway and bridge structure.  All lanes of travel will be maintained. Drivers use caution and expect a new traffic pattern through spring 2025.

Refer to the video animation below for traffic pattern change.

Freeway Park Dr.

Crews are continuing utility work along Freeway Park Dr. This work will continue through the winter with periodic one-way flagging operations. Business access will be maintained. Left-hand turns are restricted to and from Freeway Park Dr. at 5600 South (SR-97). Drivers–please drive slow, use caution and expect intermittent delays during peak travel times.

The lastest information information on safe walking routes effective through spring 2025. 

5600 South - Traffic Shift 

Traffic shifted to the south side of 5600 South (SR-97) on the new pavement between 3500 W and 2700 W on Friday, Nov. 1. Crews will begin milling and excavation activities along the north side of 5600 South through 2025. The project team will communicate directly with property owners regarding the restoration of driveway approaches, curbs, gutters and park strips. 

The Safe Walking Routes will be updated to reflect the traffic changes and distributed to the Weber School District and local schools. 

Along 5600 South (SR-97) near 2700 W facing west.

The trail closure is in place through winter 2025. Pedestrians are encouraged to detour via 2700 W. 

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