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Frequently Asked Questions
 
Question: What work is UDOT doing at Parrish Lane?
Answer: The Parrish Lane Bridge Widening Project completed its first Phase last fall as crews reconstructed and widened the bridge. On Feb. 4, UDOT will begin working on Phase 2 of the project which includes work on the railroad bridge. Beginning Feb. 4 through Spring 2008 expect lane restrictions on the west side of Parrish Lane, occasional nighttime closures and I-15 lane restrictions during non-peak traffic hours. Once Phase 2 of the project is complete an additional eastbound lane will be available for traffic. This project is necessary for the completion of Legacy Parkway.
 
Question: When will you be building Legacy Highway north of Farmington?
Answer: At present, the Legacy Highway north of Farmington exists primarily as a concept. While some preliminary work has been done to look at route possibilities, UDOT has not completed the detailed environmental studies required before a final route is determined. To date, no money has been identified for undertaking environmental studies for Legacy North. As a result, Legacy North appears on UDOT's long-range plan, which means it likely won't be looked at seriously for 20-30 years. However, it should be noted that the Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) and planners from the local municipalities in northern Davis County and Weber County are anxious to see Legacy North expedited. Legislation was enacted during the 2005 legislative session allowing municipalities to purchase land for upcoming road projects, including Legacy North. For more information contact Andy Neff at aneff@utah.gov.
 
Question: What work is going on near Lagoon in Farmington and are there alternate routes to take to avoid the congestion?
Answer: Construction teams are reconstructing the southbound US-89 merge ramp to allow for some expansion work on I-15 in the near future. Included in the reconstruction will be a realignment of the various merges that occur there to make them safer and more efficient. In order to do this, traffic will need to shift to the east side of the ramp so work can be completed on the west side, and then traffic will shift back to the west so work can be completed on the east. This allows the ramp to remain open to traffic while the reconstruction takes place. Work in this area is expected to be complete in spring 2008.

Following are alternate routes during reconstruction:
1. From Hwy 89 exit at Main St. in Kaysville and continue south to Park Lane and drive south on Lagoon Drive until it joins back onto I-15 southbound.
2. From Farmington, take Park Lane to Lagoon Drive and continue south until it joins back onto I-15 southbound.
 
Question: How long will the Glover Lane bridge be closed?
Answer: Legacy Parkway runs parallel to I-15 in Farmington and crews are extending the current Glover Lane bridge to accommodate the Parkway. The bridge will remain closed until fall 2008.
 
Question: Will noise walls be built for neighborhoods bordering Legacy Parkway?
Answer: No, noise walls will not be built as part of the Parkway. During initial environmental studies neighborhoods close to the Parkway such as Birnam Woods and Foxboro had not been planned yet. Because the Parkway was essentially mapped out before these new developments began, UDOT is not required to mitigate for sound with noise walls. However, the Legacy team is constructing the Parkway to reduce noise for nearby residents with quiet pavement, lower speeds, no trucks, berms and meandering the roadway.
 
Question: Why did you decide to build Legacy Parkway in three construction segments?
Answer: The primary reason we made that decision was to maximize competition between construction companies in order to assure that UDOT would receive the most cost-effective bid possible. We believe this is one of the reasons our contractor bids came in within 1 percent of our engineer's estimate - an unusual thing in today's volatile construction climate. We also believe that having multiple construction companies focus energy on the three segments simultaneously will expedite the construction process so that we can deliver this much-needed transportation alternative to northern Utah commuters as soon as possible.
 
Question: What does this mean for the rest of the Legacy Highway? Will it ever be built?
Answer: Although Legacy Parkway is part of the overall Legacy Highway concept, it is useful on its own merits and fills a transportation need with or without the rest of the Legacy Highway. At present environmental impact work is being done on the Mountain View Corridor through western Salt Lake County and into northern Utah County, and other potential Legacy Highway corridors have been identified in some locations. But there is no timetable currently in place for anything beyond Legacy Parkway.
 
Question: How much is Legacy Parkway going to cost?
Answer: The total budget approved by the legislature is $685 million.
 
Question: Is the Parkway/trail system open for public access during construction?
Answer: No, the work zone has been established to protect the general public to continue travel as efficiently and safely as possible while protecting the construction crews performing their job duties.

The construction area is private property and the safety of our workers and the public is UDOT's top priority. Therefore, we ask that you do not enter the work zone, including the trail system, pedestrian bridge and Parkway. If necessary, you may safely observe construction activity from your property outside the barricades and construction fencing.