This summer will be one of big changes coming to one of the University of Utah’s most travelled thoroughfares.
Salt Lake City will begin a major road reconstruction project meant to improve mobility and accessibility on 100 South between University Street and North Campus Drive.
Among the planned improvements are replacing aging pavement, expanding the southside sidewalk to enhance pedestrian and bicycle access as well as adding new sidewalk for increased mobility. To improve traffic flow, existing on-street parking on 100 South will be removed.
Officials say the completed project will offer greater safety and multi-modal access for all users, along with managing the deteriorating roadway conditions on the heavily-used street.
To receive information about the project, sign up here with your email address for project updates during construction or visit here for updates. Specific questions can be directed to 100south@slc.gov or by calling 888-556-0232.
Construction is expected to start immediately following University graduation in May, with completion scheduled for mid-August prior to the beginning of fall semester.
100 South is one of the main routes to the university as well as the medical campus including the University Hospital, the Huntsman Cancer Institute and Primary Children’s Hospital. In an effort to maintain efficient access to those facilities, 100 South is expected to be limited to eastbound (uphill) traffic only with no westbound access during the construction period. All non-medical traffic is advised to use alternate routes to avoid impeding medical care access.
Alternative detour routes for westbound traffic from the University and medical campuses will include Mario Capecchi Drive or Wasatch Drive. Nearby residents are advised to use local streets to access South Temple, University Street or Virginia Street for alternate accessibility.
- Signage on the multi-use path stating bicycles must yield to pedestrians.
- Shared bicycle/vehicle lane markings for the outside vehicle lane in the downhill direction on the roadway to warn motorists about the potential presence of cyclists in the road.
- New radar technology at the Wolcott St./1455 East intersection so bikes will be detected while waiting to cross the intersection.
- A leading-pedestrian interval at the Wolcott St./1455 East intersection. When pedestrians push the pedestrian button, they will get a several second head start to begin crossing the street before any cars get a green light. This will aid in helping pedestrians get across the street before any turning vehicles can proceed, and also enhances pedestrian visibility in the crosswalk.
- New signage at Wolcott St. and 1455 East that illuminates with flashing lights to warn turning vehicles there are pedestrians using the crosswalk; the signs will activate when the pedestrian signal is requested.
- Installation of a “No Right Turn” sign for northbound traffic going onto 100 South from University Street. The new sign is activated when the pedestrian signal is requested.