UDOT is replacing three sets of bridge decks along I-15 in Payson: Main Street, 400 North and Utah Avenue. Over the years, UDOT has applied various treatments to the bridges but now the bridge decks need to be replaced.

This project is one of several in Utah to use funds from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act passed in February 2009. With this funding, UDOT is able to complete this project a year earlier than anticipated.

This construction project will:

• Replace the I-15 bridge decks at Main Street, 400 North and Utah Avenue
• Widen the I-15 southbound off-ramp at main Street to accommodate two left turns
• Span 1.5 miles from Main Street to Utah Avenue

Construction Schedule

Construction will take place from June through late fall 2009. Travelers should expect northbound and southbound lane restrictions on I-15 in Payson as well as some closures of Main Street, 400 North and Utah Avenue while crews replace the bridge decks. The closures will occur mostly at night and possibly during some weekends. The schedule will be as follows and is subject to change:

• Construction Start - July 2009
• Main Street off-ramp widening complete -
  August 2009
• Northbound bridge deck replacements complete - September 2009
• Southbound bridge deck replacements complete - November 2009

I-15
November 5: Crews will close one lane on southbound I-15 while they resurface the roadway.

November 6: Flaggers will direct the flow of traffic at the bottom of the I-15 southbound off-ramp at Payson Main Street from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. while crews work on the light.

Payson Main Street, 400 North and Utah Avenue
November 5-January 11: Crews will continue to work under the bridges. Traffic under the Utah Avenue and 400 North bridges will be reduced to one lane, as needed. Flaggers will direct the flow of traffic.

Noise and Lights
Bridge demolition work will occur during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents near the bridges will experience noise impacts, shining lights and some vibration. Activities will include jack hammering, operating heavy equipment, back beepers and night lighting. Permits are in place and authorities have been notified. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Child Safety
Please remind children that it is unsafe for them to go into construction areas. If they wish to watch the work they should remain outside the orange safety fence and barrels in the safe zone.

Please Note
Construction schedules are subject to change.