TRAFFIC INFORMATION:

The 3500 South project is substantially complete and all travel lanes, turn lanes and business accesses are open.  Crews are completing miscellaneous clean-up work off the roadway with minimal traffic impacts.

Temporary paint striping has been placed to mark travel lanes.  Permanent tape striping and pavement markings will be installed in spring 2010.  Decorative street lighting will be installed by the city in early 2010.

•  3500 South Open for Business 
• 3500 South Open For Business - 3500 South is open for business.  The public is encouraged to use the new roadway and patronize local businesses.

• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Lanes
• Lanes (one lane in each direction) in the center median of 3500 South are dedicated lanes for UTA’s BRT (MAX bus) service.  Only busses are allowed in these lanes.
• BRT lanes are separated from general purpose travel lanes with concrete curbing and double yellow paint lines.
• It is illegal to cross the double yellow lines and curbing into the BRT lanes.  Driving in these lanes presents a serious safety hazard to motorists. 
• Law enforcement is monitoring and issuing citations for violations.  Motorists are advised to follow pavement markings for the safety of themselves and fellow drivers.
• UTA expects MAX bus service to resume along 3500 South by early 2010.  The new bus lanes will be used at that time.  

• Landscape Restoration
• Many businesses and property owners along 3500 South have been compensated by UDOT to restore landscaping features to meet city ordinance.
• Property owners who have questions about city requirements for restoring landscaping may contact Jody Knapp in the Community and Economic Development Department (801-963-3497 or Jody.Knapp@wvc-ut.gov).

• 40 MPH Speed Limit - The speed limit along 3500 South has been restored to the original 40 mph.  Law enforcement is closely monitoring speeds.

• Left-Turn Lanes Open - Left-turns are open at all signalize intersections between BAngerter Highway and 2700 West.

• Pedestrians - New sidewalks are open.  Pedestrians are encouraged to continue to use caution as crews are still working on miscellaneous clean-up items in various areas.

• UTA TRAX Construction -  2700 West (Constitution Blvd.), 3100 South to 3500 South
• Construction is underway on the Utah Transit Authority’s West Valley TRAX line.
• Work is in progress on 2700 West between 3100 South and Lancer Way. 
• More information on this work and associated traffic impacts are available by calling 1-888-800-8854 or online at http://rideuta.com/projects/westValleyLightRail/construction.aspx

• Text Message Alerts - The 3500 South project has initiated text messaging services for interested stakeholders.  If you would like to receive text message alerts regarding changing conditions (emergency road closures and other time sensitive updates) on the project, please send a request to 3500southinfo@utah.gov and include your wireless phone number and provider name.  Standard text messaging rates apply.  This service will extend through project completion.

• Business Promotion Opportunities - ChamberWest, the local chamber of commerce for the West Valley City-Taylorsville-Kearns area is coordinating several advertising opportunities for area businesses.  For more info on offers below, contact Alan Anderson with ChamberWest at 801-977-8755.
• Discounted ads in the West Valley Journal for businesses on the 3500 South construction corridor – this offer does not require ChamberWest membership.
• Free text messaging to communicate with customers - this offer applies to ChamberWest members only.

• UDOT Web Site Discussion - UDOT would like to encourage public dialogue about the 3500 South project by posting articles on the UDOT Web site and asking for comments and questions. Please take a moment to read the current article and send in a comment or question to UDOT:  www.udot.utah.gov/go/3500southcct The current article deals with maintaining customers during construction for businesses.

Check this site for construction updates or see the project website for detailed project information: www.udot.utah.gov/3500south . You can also access the update graphic that is sent as an attachment in the e-mail updates by clicking the "What's Happening This Week" link in the quick-links bar on the upper left hand corner of the page.

For specific questions or concerns, contact the Public Information Team at 3500southinfo@utah.gov or 801-608-6369.

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