700 East | 1700 S. to 400 S. | Paving
700 East | 1700 S. to 400 S. | Paving
Overview
Project Description
To extend the life of 700 East (State Route 71), the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will resurface the asphalt, replace existing raised medians, and upgrade non-compliant ADA pedestrian ramps along 700 East (SR-71) between 400 South and 1700 South in Salt Lake City. Construction is expected to begin Monday, July 13, 2026. This work will help keep the road smooth, last longer, and make your daily drive more comfortable.
No major changes to the design of the road are expected. The same number of lanes will remain when the project is completed.
What to Expect:
Impacts will include traffic shifts, lane closures, intermittent access limitations and an increase in nighttime noise. Bike lanes will be closed and there will be no on-street parking during construction. Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes when possible.
TRAFFIC SHIFT
Beginning Sunday night, July 19, at 6:00 p.m. crews will shift all lanes of traffic on 700 East between 1700 South and 1300 South to the outside to make space for the work zone. No parking will be allowed on 700 East in this section during the day or at night. Bicycles will be detoured to 500 East.
This traffic configuration is expected to extend to the section of 700 East between 900 South and 800 South in early August.
NIGHT WORK
At night, crews will begin removing and replacing the center medians from 1700 South to 1300 South. Drivers can expect northbound traffic to be reduced to one lane and southbound traffic to be reduced to two lanes nightly. Area residents can expect nighttime noise, vibration and light during this work.
DAYTIME WORK
During the day, crews will continue begin removing and replacing some ADA pedestrian ramps at between 800 South and 1700 South. Expect intermittent single lane closures from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. near the work location.
What you’ll see after construction:
- A smoother roadway built to last another 5–10 years
- Improved safety for all road users
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Construction Timeline
Contact Information
To contact the public information team with questions or concerns:
Hotline: 855-925-2801 #12095
Email: 700epaving@utah.gov
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