University Avenue Bridge Replacement
University Avenue Bridge Replacement
University Avenue (U.S. 189) Bridge work will reconstruct the bridge in the area of 600 South in Provo. Replacing the viaduct will provide a bridge that meets current design standards, improves visibility for drivers and improved safety for active transportation users.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
University Avenue (US-189) is the primary corridor connecting the Orem-Provo area to the Heber Valley. In the area of 600 South in Provo, the roadway crosses over the Union Pacific Railroad switching yard and the current end-of-line for UTA's FrontRunner network. The viaduct was originally built in 1966 and has been rehabilitated several times during the past 60 years, including some emergency repairs that were completed in late 2020.
Replacing the viaduct will provide a bridge that meets current design standards, improves visibility for drivers and safety for all users. The new bridge will stay witin the existing footprint and will have a service life of approximately 75 years.
Maintaining this crossing is vital to the surrounding area and a key transporation facitilty for the traveling public. The new bridge features improved pedestrian connectivity from 920 South to 400 South, with eight feet wide sidewalks and bike lanes in both directions, greatly benefiting all users of the bridge. UDOT is committed to designing transportation infrastructure that safely and efficiently accomodates all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles.
CONTACT
EMAIL: UNIVERSITYAVEBRIDGE@UTAH.GOV
PHONE: 801-332-9611