Salt Lake City

Transportation

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300 North Bridge

Responsive Margin

Overview

A new walking and biking bridge has been constructed over the railroad tracks at 300 North (around 500 West) in Salt Lake City!

This project was a collaboration involving the City, the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), Union Pacific Railroad, and various community groups. The goal was to create a safe crossing that reflects the community’s needs. The bridge received funding from a federal TIGER grant, contributing to a total project budget of approximately $8.5 million.

This bridge is particularly important for West High School students, Marmalade Library patrons, local residents, and commuters who rely on 300 North for transportation. The area is characterized by five rail lines, including three owned by Union Pacific and two by UTA. Due to frequent freight train delays, which can last over an hour, crossing the tracks has been hazardous. In the past, people walking or biking have sometimes crossed illegally, putting themselves at risk of high-speed trains passing on adjacent tracks.

The new bridge enhances mobility and safety by providing a reliable way to cross the tracks without the long delays previously experienced. By offering a designated path for pedestrians and cyclists, it promotes safer travel and encourages more people to walk or bike in the area, ultimately benefiting the entire community.


Photo Gallery

A Union Pacific freight train passing under the 300 North bridge.
A picture of a green road sign that reads "USE BRIDGE WHEN TRAIN PRESENT" with symbols of pedestrians and cyclists.
A picture of the 300 North bridge.
A picture of a freight train passing underneath the 300 North bridge.

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