3900 SOUTH RECONSTRUCTION

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The 3900 South reconstruction project will complete the East-West active transportation corridor between I-215 and 2300 E. This project is co-sponsored by Millcreek and City of Holladay. This section of roadway has intermittent sidewalk, utility poles in the asphalt shoulder, open irrigation/Storm Drain ditch, and no bicycle facility, all of which creates an unsafe transportation environment. By developing improvements for continuous sidewalk, dedicated bike lanes, and enhanced UTA bus stops, it is anticipated that active transportation will grow significantly along the corridor.

The project aligns with the community’s vision for 3900 South to create a safe and aesthetically pleasing corridor that is accommodating for all motorists and pedestrians. The project leverages $8.7 million in grants obtained from Salt Lake County and the federal government, and will include continuous sidewalks, curb and gutter, storm drains, improved pedestrian crossings, dedicated bike lanes and enhanced UTA bus stops.

The Environmental Study was completed in August 2019. See below for updates.

UPDATES

PROJECT UPDATE- September 2, 2021

Paving Schedule

Crews have begun roadway preparations for asphalt paving throughout the project area. After the Labor Day holiday, crews will remove the old asphalt on the south side of 3900 South in Project Segments 1 and 2, and traffic will shift to the north side of the road. Paving is scheduled to begin late September and will continue into the fall. During these activities, some side streets will be closed during the day but open to local traffic in the evenings.  

Drivers should expect travel delays and use alternate routes if possible. No on-street parking will be allowed on 3900 South in the project area during these activities. Residents should expect increased dust and keep vehicles away from the road if possible. 

Paving schedules are dependent on weather and materials and are subject to change.

Landscaping Update

Landscaping crews will begin installing plants within the park strips on the south side of 3900 South as early as Monday, Sept. 13. If you have any questions regarding your irrigation connection or landscaping, please call the project hotline. 

Speed and Lane Restriction
The speed limit on 3900 South is 25 mph between Wasatch Boulevard and 2300 East and will last until the end of the project in the fall. The travel lanes have also been reduced to accommodate the active work zone. These reductions are for the safety of the construction crews and the traveling public. Unified Police Department officers will be in the area enforcing the 25 mph speed limit, and fines are doubled for speeding through a construction zone.

Project Segments
Construction is being broken into three segments:

• Segment 1: Wasatch Boulevard to 3075 East
• Segment 2: 3075 East to 2700 East
• Segment 3: 2700 East to 2300 East

Crews are currently working on the south side of 3900 South

What to Expect: 

• Daytime work activities (sunrise to sunset) 
• Reduced speed limit  
• Lane closures and width restrictions 
• Increased noise, dust and vibration 
• Sidewalk closures 
• Periodic driveway access restrictions 
• Street parking limitations
• Traffic delays 

Residents and drivers are encouraged to plan for delays on 3900 South and use an alternate route when possible to avoid construction activities. 

To learn more about the revised schedule or planned improvements for the corridor, please email 3900southproject@gmail.com or call (801) 509-6639.

Future 3900 South Cross Section (2300 E to Wasatch Blvd)

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The Cities of Millcreek and Holladay hosted an open house on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.  City and project representatives were available to answers questions regarding design, right of way and project next steps.  If you were unable to attend the meeting, you can view the open house materials here Version OptionsCurrent ProjectsHeadline3900 SOUTH RECONSTRUCTION.

 PROJECT DETAILS

- Scope

The project includes a full depth reconstruction of 3900 South, the addition of curb, gutter, sidewalk, pedestrian safety improvements and enhanced UTA bus stops. A bike lane will be added on both sides of the corridor that will merge into shared lanes at each intersection.

As part of this project, minor property acquisitions and temporary construction easements along the corridor will be necessary. To learn more about potential impacts to your property, please contact the project team. 

- Estimated Cost

$8.65 Million

- Anticipated Completion

Summer 2021

- Status

Environmental Document Completed August 2019. Design phase complete.

- Primary Contact

Millcreek Public Works-Engineering Director – John Miller

- Other Information

100% of the funding is from Grants for a zero net cost to Millcreek and City of Holladay residents.

If you have any additional questions or would like to talk to a project team member about this project, please email 3900SouthProject@gmail.com or call (801) 509-6639.

900 East improvements

Millcreek plans to improve 900 East from 4500 South to 3900 South to enhance this critical corridor and match the road north of 3900 South. Improvements will include new asphalt, widened shoulders/bike lanes, consistent curb and gutter, consistent sidewalks, and new streetlights.

View the 900 East Improvements presentation delivered at a Public Open House held May 13, 2021.

Schedule

• 2019- Funding
• 2020- Environmental Clearance
• Spring 2021- Design
• Summer/Fall 2021- Right-of-Way
• 2022- Construction

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will improve I-80 between 1300 East and 2300 East and I-215 between 3300 South and 4500 South in Salt Lake County. Construction will start as early as mid-May 2021 and continue through late 2022. This project is being done to replace aging infrastructure, reduce congestion and enhance safety.

Improvements will include:

• New concrete pavement on I-80 and I-215
• One new lane on eastbound I-80 between 1300 East and 2300 East
• Demolition and reconstruction of the 1300 East and 1700 East bridges over I-80
• Demolition and reconstruction of the I-80 bridge over 2000 East
• Widening of the I-80 bridge over 2300 East to accommodate the new eastbound lane
• Improvements to existing bike and pedestrian crossings at I-80

Visit udot.utah.gov/saltlakeeast for more information and to sign up for real-time text alerts and email updates. Contact the project team with questions at 844-909-3278 or at saltlakeeast@utah.gov..

Millcreek is proposing a roundabout at Upland Drive and Virginia Way to address traffic congestion and improve safety.  In addition, the project would construct a raised median at the Birch Drive and Upland Drive intersection and a mid-block signalized pedestrian crossing west of Birch Drive. The project would also install new roadway signage and pavement markings, modify utilities and drainage systems (where necessary), and provide new sidewalks and bike routes.

The city is currently completing an environmental study to understand project impacts and obtain federal funding. The project team will present information about this project at the Millcreek City Council meeting on Monday, October 12. The meeting will be live-streamed on the Millcreek City website.

Additional information about this project, including the draft environmental document, a project fact sheet, and project information boards, can be downloaded HERE Version OptionsCurrent Projects3900 SOUTH RECONSTRUCTIONHeadline.

If you would have any questions or concerns or would like more information, please contact our public involvement team at skylineroundabout@gmail.com or 385-386-3806.

LOCAL LINK TRANSPORTATION STUDY

We teamed up with Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake and the City of Holladay on Local Link to improve connectivity between our cities through walking, biking and transit solutions. We worked together to develop transportation priorities to guide the effort and influence its outcomes.

The ongoing transit study is being done to address population and traffic projections for 2050, since knowing we won’t be able to rely on cars alone to keep people moving between Sugar House, Millcreek and Holladay in the future.

The study team has gathered data and analyzed four types of transit: streetcar, light rail, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and enhanced bus along two main routes: 1300 East and Highland Drive. 

Check out Local Link's Interactive Story Map to see the results of their months-long public survey and their proposals for transit alternatives in Millcreek.

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