Contacts
Hotline:
(877) 222-3757

Fax:
(801) 341-6341

Email:
access@utah.gov
 

Welcome to Pioneer Crossing

Pioneer Crossing will be a new east-west connector from American Fork through Lehi to Saratoga Springs. The project also includes improvements to the I-15 interchange at American Fork Main Street and a new 60-inch water main.

During the past decade, northern Utah County has experienced tremendous growth. Projections indicate it will continue for the next several years. UDOT's Pioneer Crossing project will help address many of the area's current and future transportation needs.

The two-year construction project will produce:

  • Pioneer Crossing, a new, five-lane urban arterial from Redwood Road in Saratoga Springs to 300 East in Lehi.
  • Seven lanes of Pioneer Crossing from 300 East in Lehi to American Fork Main Street.
  • A new diverging diamond interchange (DDI) at I-15 and American Fork Main Street, which will replace the existing diamond interchange.
  • I-15 widened to six lanes (5 plus one Express Lane) in each direction through the interchange (to tie in to the upcoming I-15 widening project).
  • A new 60-inch water main from Redwood Road in Saratoga Springs to 300 East in Lehi.

Construction Schedule

Construction on the Pioneer Crossing project is expected to last from January 2009 - October 2010.

Once the project is complete, residents, commuters and business owners should experience:

  • Improved east-west travel from Saratoga Springs through Lehi to American Fork, including relief on existing east-west roadways (such as Lehi Main Street).
  • Improved traffic flow at the I-15 interchange.
  • Safe and efficient access to neighborhoods, schools and businesses.

Pioneer Crossing is a fully funded, high priority project that has been allocated $264 million of state funds.

 

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I-15 Interchange at American Fork Main Street:

Main Street Area (East of I-15) - With traffic now moved to the south side of Main Street, please remember that lanes are narrowed and all left turns into the business areas between State Street and Kawakami Drive are to be made only at signalized intersections.

Work on retaining walls for the north bridge of the new Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) continues.

Crews are working on storm drain and retaining walls north of the DDI in the park and ride lot on 900 West. Several parking stalls on the northeast end of the lot has been reduced. Please use caution in the area and watch for construction equipment.

Work is underway at bridge farm location, north of 900 West. Work to build the north interchange will begin shortly.

Construction of the bridge support columns for the north DDI bridge is underway. Crews are working on the bridge foundations in the I-15 median north of the existing bridge.

I-15 will be restricted to two lanes in each direction from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday for bridge construction and storm drain installation. Please expect periodic restrictions at the on- and off-ramps during these hours. Lane restrictions will continue through the spring. Motorists should anticipate moderate travel delays.

A portion of the southbound auxiliary lane between Lehi Main Street and American Fork Main Street has been blocked off to allow for work on the retaining walls for the American Fork Main Street off-ramp. Please use caution through the new ramp configuration.

I-15 Travel Lane Changes: The travel lanes along I-15 near the American Fork Main Street interchange are narrowed to 11 feet and the speed limit is reduced to 55 mph. Please remember, fines for speeding violations are doubled in construction zones.

Mill Pond Road Area (Lehi to I-15 in American Fork):

North Area - Crews are building retaining walls and placing embankment. Trucks will be working well into the night. As trucks will be accessing this area, motorists should anticipate moderate travel delays. Flaggers will be posted to guide drivers through the work zone. This work will continue through spring.

Feb.12: Watch for lane shifts to the north as traffic is switched onto a new detour road connecting to Mill Pond Rd.

South Area - Construction of the bridge support walls (abutments) is complete. Storm drain installation will begin next week.

Mill Pond Road south of the intersection with 8020 North in Lehi (south of the UPRR tracks) will remain closed until late spring 2010. Residents traveling north and south in this area can use 200 South to 300 West in American Fork or 300 East to 700 South in Lehi as alternatives.

300 East to Mill Pond Area (Lehi):

There is minimal work within this area.
500 West to 300 East Area (Lehi):

Underground utility work continues.

Feb. 10-12: There will be one-way flagged traffic through the 500 West intersection while crews cross the storm drain through the intersection. Motorists should anticipate moderate travel delays

1100 West to 500 West Area (Lehi):

There is minimal work within this area.
1700 West to 1100 West Area (Lehi):

Construction of the trail undercrossing for the future Dry Creek trail continues. Crews are working on the top portion of the trail undercrossing.

Work on the culvert for Dry Creek is complete. Work on footings and walls will continue.

2300 West to 1700 West Area (Lehi):

Minimal work will be done in this area during the winter.
Redwood Road to 2300 West Area (Lehi/ Saratoga Springs):

Jordan River Bridge to 2300 West - Installation of utility and irrigation lines will continue as weather allows.

Jordan River Bridge Area - Crews continue to build the forms and rebar framework for the river bridge. Placement of the concrete bridge deck will begin Feb. 11, or as weather allows.

Work on the Jordan River Parkway Trail crossing at the new Pioneer Crossing bridge over the Jordan River continues. Meanwhile, the Trail remains closed approximately one mile north of the trailhead at Wetlands Park in Saratoga Springs. Please do not attempt to cross through the work zone as there are large dump trucks driving through the area. Trail users can access the trail at Willow Park in Lehi. The trail will re-open in its new configuration this spring.

Redwood Road to Jordan River Area - Crews will install irrigation lines as weather allows. Street lights will be installed along Pioneer Crossing between Redwood Road and the Jordan River.

General Project Information

General work hours are between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Please use caution and slow down as you travel through the construction area as crews, large trucks and other heavy equipment are working nearby. For the safety of the public, we encourage all area residents - especially children - to keep out of the construction area.

If you have questions or would like additional information about this project, feel free to contact us at 1.877.222.3757, via email at access@utah.gov, or visit the project Web site at udot.utah.gov/pioneer.

If you have comments or questions regarding UTA's FrontRunner project, please contact the project team at 888.800.8854, email Brandon Bott or Marc Bowman at bbott@rideuta.com or mbowman@utah.com, or visit the project web site at www.rideuta.com/commuterRailSouth.

Questions regarding the widening of Redwood Road, please contact the project team at sr68info@langdongroup.com or visit the project Web site, udot.utah.gov/sr68-south.

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