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Other Projects on I-80

 

Important Information

The I-80 project will be featured on the National Geographic Channel program "World's Biggest Fixes" in early July 2009.

Time Lapse Videos
Mainline Camera (7:53)
Ramp Camera (6:47)

 

 
Important Information
Other projects in the Wasatch Front

Noise Wall Ballot Results

Environmental Assessment

 

I-80 to 1300 East Project Map

I-80 to 1300 East
To see project extent, click on Map to enlarge image

 

 

  

Welcome to the I-80, State Street to 1300 East, Project Web Site
 

New Information:

Traffic Restrictions (all work is weather dependent):

  • No work will take place from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5 in observation of the 4th of July holiday.
  • The State Street westbound on-ramp is now open.
  • Southbound 1300 East, at I-80, will be reduced to two lanes through early July for sidewalk work.
  • Flagging operations at cross streets will be used as needed.

Ramp Closures:

Location
Ramp
Closed Through
State Street
Eastbound On-Ramp
Late Summer
700 East
Eastbound On-Ramp
Early Fall
700 East
Eastbound Off-Ramp
Summer
1300 East
Westbound Off-Ramp
Early August
1300 East
Loop Ramp
Summer

All ramp dates are subject to change due to weather and the construction schedule. The dates above are estimated and may change as construction progresses.

Related Work:

  • The 2300 East Bridge Construction and Replacement project is now underway. The 2300 East on-ramp to westbound I-80 will be closed Monday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm through early August. For additional information on this project, and other projects along I-80, visit the Innovate 80 website at www.udot.utah.gov/innovate80.

Project Description

The I-80, State Street to 1300 East project is well underway. Work is currently taking place along the south side of I-80.

Please see the construction activities tab for construction information.

As a part of this project, the following improvements will be constructed:

  • Additional General Purpose Lane: Eastbound and Westbound
  • Interchange Improvements at State Street, 700 East, and 1300 East
  • Auxiliary Lane between Each Interchange: Eastbound and Westbound
  • Retaining Walls to Reduce Right-of-Way Impacts
  • Residential Noise/SoundWalls in Qualified Areas (for more information about residential noise walls, click here)
  • New Concrete Pavement
  • New Bridges at 300 East, 500 East, 600 East, 700 East, 900 East, and Highland Drive. Also the State Street bridge will receive a deck replacement.
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FINE SCHEDULE

The speed limit in the construction zone has been lowered to 55 miles per hour. The Utah Highway Patrol will be STRICTLY enforcing the speed limit.

Vehicles stopped since March 22, 2008: 2714

Motorists that are speeding within the construction zone will be assessed the following fines:

MPH Over the Speed Limit
Fine
1 - 10 MPH
$100.00
11 - 15 MPH
$150.00
16 - 20 MPH
$250.00
21 - 25 MPH
$400.00
26 - 30 MPH
$600.00
31+ MPH
$800.00*

*An additional fine of $52 for every mile per hour over 31 will also be assessed. A mandatory court appearance will also be required.

Additional Citations Include:
Reckless Driving
$587.00 and a Mandatory Court Appearance
Speed Contest or Exhibition of Speed
$587.00 and a Mandatory Court Appearance
Careless Driving
$302.00
Safety Information
- Lanes have been reduced to 11 feet in width

- Please be courteous when traveling through the construction zone

- Allow other drivers to merge and changes lanes as necessary

- Avoid distractions and keep your eyes on the road

- The speed limit has been lowered to 55 miles per hour; speeders will be ticketed

Truck Detour Information
In order to reduce impacts along this narrow corridor of I-80, UDOT, in association with the Utah Trucking Association, is strongly advising all truck drivers to use alternate routes during construction. Please click here for a detour map. All wide loads are prohibited on I-80 from State Street to 1300 East.

 

The following is an overview of the project’s construction schedule*:

Phase I: Began Late August 2007 - COMPLETED
Temporarily widen the eastbound bridges and construct crossovers at each end of the project to accommodate 5 lanes of traffic (3 lanes / 2 lanes).

Phase II: Began December 8, 2007 -COMPLETED
Reconstruction of the westbound lanes.

Phase III: Begins Fall 2008 - NEARING COMPLETION
Reconstruction of the eastbound lanes.

Phase IV: Begins Summer 2009 - UNDER WAY
Completion of the eastbound lanes, landscaping, noise walls, and punch list items.

Project Schedule: This project is scheduled for completion at the end of 2009.

*Project schedule subject to change due to weather delays, right-of-way, and equipment related issues.

Want to stay up-to-date on the latest I-80 Project activities? If so, join our email list. Simply send your email address to i-80@hwlochner.com and you will be added to the list. Project mail updates will be sent to you on a regular basis.

On this web site you will find a project description, upcoming project and public involvement activities, community meeting times and locations, contact information, links to other projects and much more.

We look forward to serving you and keeping you informed of the changes happening on the I-80 Project.

Regards,

The I-80 Project Team
i-80@hwlochner.com

 

 
 
 
 
Last Updated June 24, 2009