900 East: Hollywood Avenue to 2700 South

PROJECT UPDATE (updated 11/16/2021) – We have updates on the construction schedule below. For more information on the East-West Water Line, visit https://www.slc.gov/utilities/east-west-water-line/

900 East Reconstruction:

Hollywood Avenue to 2700 South

Project Updates

900 East Closure Notice
On Monday, November 22, 2021, crews will be restricting traffic on 900 East from Hollywood Avenue to 2100 South to accommodate the installation of a pedestrian crossing. Additionally, Hollywood Avenue will be closed at 900 East. This closure will be in place for five days to allow the concrete to cure.

We appreciate your patience and flexibility. Feel free to reach out to the project team with any questions or concerns you have. Thank you!

Things to Keep in Mind for Closure Notice
·       Drivers are encouraged to use 700 East and 1100 East as alternative routes.
·       Business access from 900 East will be closed. Businesses are encouraged to use alternative entrances.
·       All local streets will remain open and will be accessible to local traffic only.
·       Pedestrian and bike crossings will be restricted on the east side of 900 East for the duration of the closure. ·       Please use the west side of 900 East.
·       Please follow all posted signage and detour routes to ensure the safety of yourself, other drivers, and the crews.

This schedule is pending weather and resources.

Construction Update
Thank you for your patience with our construction. We are doing all we can to accommodate resident and business needs while doing our work. Safety is our top priority. Construction is anticipated to finish in the next few weeks.

We have several crews coming on site this week. Work will include:
Pouring concrete pedestrian crossings throughout the corridor.
Pouring concrete driveways, sidewalks, and bike paths.

Again, we appreciate your patience and flexibility. Feel free to reach out to the project team with any questions or concerns you have. Thank you!

Traffic & Safety
·       Drivers are encouraged to use 700 East and 1100 East as alternative routes.
·       One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. Medians and shoulders on the roadway will be closed throughout construction.
·       Travelers in the area are advised to follow instructions from signs, flaggers and equipment operators.
·       24-hour notice will be provided prior to any utility service interruption.

Parking & Access
·       On-street parking will be restricted at all hours during construction. Cars remaining in the construction zone will be towed at owners expense.
·       Residential and business access will be maintained
·       A number of driveway approaches and curb and gutter segments will be repaired with this project
·       Crews will notify impacted residents before access to driveways is restricted due to construction activities

Other Area Projects

East-West Water Line Project – Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities will be installing a large diameter water line from Forest Dale Golf Course along 900 East to Ashton Avenue. This work began in May 2021.
Dominion Energy will be replacing gas line inlets on the west side of 900 East from Hollywood Avenue to 2700 South.

Project Overview

The Salt Lake City Engineering Division is reconstructing 900 East from Hollywood Avenue to 2700 South. Construction began on May 3, 2021, with anticipated completion Fall 2021.