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.

Now that the weather is warm, construction zones can be an attractive spot for young people to play. To help you and your children stay safe near construction zones, UDOT distributes safety notices to neighborhoods and teaches safety rules at schools.

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 $250 million of state funds.

 

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**Note: Although several sections of the concrete pavement have been placed, work is not complete. Please do not drive on the new road.

I-15 Interchange at American Fork Main Street:

Main Street Area (East of I-15) - Signal work continues at Kawakami Drive and at the new off-ramp from I-15 northbound. Crews are paving various segments of the road and on-and off-ramps at the interchange. Curb and gutter work continues in preparation for switching traffic onto the south side of Main Street November 30.

Through November: Main Street remains restricted to one lane in each direction from State Street to I-15 while crews reconstruct the south half of Main Street. Motorists will be able to access businesses along the south side of Main Street at Kawakami Drive. Motorists should expect moderate to heavy travel delays. All traffic will be moved to the south side of Main Street around the end of November.

In the area of the on-ramp to northbound I-15, crews are building retaining walls.

Nov. 9: The existing on-ramp to I-15 southbound will be closed permanently. A temporary on-ramp will be opened near the 900 West intersection. 900 West will be modified to allow right turns only. Motorists will be diverted to 1020 West for all left turns in and out of the area. Once traffic has been moved over to the south half of the road November 30, turning restrictions at 900 West will be removed.

At the new bridge, crews are building the rebar framework for the remainder of the bridge deck. They are also placing concrete at the transition areas, building safety walls (parapets) and finishing the bridge deck.

Please use caution when exiting and entering the interstate and expect slight travel delays as trucks, heavy equipment and construction crews are working nearby. Flaggers are posted to guide motorists through the construction area.

I-15 Travel Lane Changes: The travel lanes along I-15 near the American Fork Main Street interchange have been 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 - The south half of the road between I-15 and Mill Pond Road has been paved. Crews will place sidewalk as they prepare to divert traffic onto a segment of the new road by the end of November.

South Area - Construction of the embankment and retaining walls for the new bridge continues. Crews are hauling in fill material and building the retaining walls. Motorists should expect moderate travel delays due to these trucks accessing the work zone. Flaggers are posted to guide traffic through the area. This operation will continue through November.

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):

Crews are preparing the area for the concrete pavement. The first segment of the road within this area should be paved by the end of the week.

Nov. 9 – 10. 300 East will be closed for additional utility work. Motorists will need to use Center Street or 500 West as alternative routes.

500 West to 300 East Area (Lehi):

Construction of utility access boxes and other utility lines (culinary water, irrigation and fiber conduit) continues between 500 West and Center Street. Crews will pave new segments of the road within this area during the day and cut the concrete at specific locations approximately 10 to 12 hours after. As the paving and concrete cutting process is noisy, please expect some inconvenience for a couple of days during this work.

Please use caution and be courteous when crossing the work zone at Center Street as traffic has been diverted onto temporary pavement.

1100 West to 500 West Area (Lehi):

The initial concrete segments have been placed between 1100 West and 500 West and the concrete is curing. Installation of irrigation lines continues.
1700 West to 1100 West Area (Lehi):

Installation of the 60-inch water line in the Dry Creek area will be complete by the end of the week. The intersection has been paved and crews will place sidewalk and traffic signal poles.

Present to mid-Nov.: 1700 West remains closed for reconstruction of the intersection. Motorists will be detoured to 2300 West as the alternative route. Pedestrians will be diverted around the work area. Flaggers will be posted to help pedestrians cross the work zone safely.

2300 West to 1700 West Area (Lehi):

Additional sidewalk will be placed towards the end of November.
Redwood Road to 2300 West Area (Lehi/ Saratoga Springs):

Jordan River Bridge to 2300 West - Crews continue to place sidewalk along the roadway through 2300 West.

The concrete has been placed just east of the Jordan River. Crews will return at a later date to place the shoulder areas of the road, curb, gutter and sidewalk. Installation of utility accesses and lines continues.

Jordan River Bridge Area - Crews are building the forms and rebar framework for the bridge transition areas and bridge deck. The concrete bridge deck will be placed towards the end of November.

Installation of the 60-inch water line under the Jordan River is underway. This work will be complete before Thanksgiving.

The Jordan River Parkway 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.

Redwood Road to Jordan River Area - Construction of sidewalks and the raised median continues.

General Project Information

General work hours are between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For specific construction tasks, such as concrete paving, there will be night work. 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.