CONSTRUCTION & COMMUTER UPDATES
Updated May 8, 2020
Road Closure
Construction
Parking
Sidewalk
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Circle of Hope Drive construction
The construction will impact traffic to the Huntsman Cancer Hospital.
Campus Shuttle: Night Route
The Night Route will now run until 10 p.m. Passengers may request a SafeRide, through the TapRide app, until 12:30 a.m. Visit uofubus.com to track all campus shuttles live.
Parking day pass available online only
Temporary parking permits, also known as day passes, are no longer sold at the Commuter Services main office. Day passes must be purchased online.
Campus Shuttle: Purple route change
The Purple route will pick-up and drop-off passengers on Chipeta Way instead of Colorow Road.
Kathryn F. Kirk Center for Cancer Care and Women’s Cancer
Fencing went up around the Kathryn F. Kirk Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care and Women’s Cancer at Huntsman Cancer Institute, the parking lot 60 near the Children’s Center is closed indefinitely and reserved parking stalls will be relocated.
HPER (Lot 24)
The HPER Lot permanently lost approximately 132 stalls located in the southeast section.
Huntsman Cancer Institute Proton Addition
Twenty-one stalls are closed in row 4 of the East Hospital lot (Lot 66). These stalls will be closed to provide access to the Proton Therapy Clinic.
South Campus Housing & Dining
Construction for the new South Campus Housing and Dining Facility continues in parking lot 22 and the women’s soccer field. Parking in lot 22 is closed.
Soccer/Lacrosse Stadium Construction
Construction on the soccer/lacrosse stadium began on Sept. 5, 2018. Rows 11-14 (the L shaped area off the road) and row 88 (the old tennis courts) have been removed.
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1300 EAST CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Phase 2 of the 1300 East Reconstruction project is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 18. Through-traffic will be closed from 1700 South to 1300 South. This closure is expected to be in place through Fall 2020. All information can be found at the Salt Lake City construction project website. Upcoming Work Activities: Monday, May […]
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Controlled Blasting Activity Near Huntsman Cancer Institute
Controlled blasting techniques for excavation may begin as early as next week on April 30th, 2020 on the Circle of Hope Drive. Expect short traffic stops (approx. 3 minutes), auditory horn signals, small vibrations, noise and dust near the construction site. See the map of traffic stop locations below.
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Foothill Boulevard
The Utah Department of Transportation is beginning work to improve State Route 186 (Foothill Drive) in Salt Lake City
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Shoreline – U Hospital Campus Shuttle Route
The temporary Shoreline-U Hospital route will begin operating on April 13. This new campus shuttle route will transport health care employees parking in the Shoreline garage to the University Hospital. Visit uofubus.com to track all campus shuttles live.
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UTA Service Reduction
Similar to other transit agencies across the country, UTA has seen a significant decrease in ridership due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary reduced service schedule will replace the previously planned April Change Day schedule. Weekday service: Fixed Route Bus: Maintaining hours of service on most routes Adjusting frequency on most 15 and 30 minute […]
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Wasatch Drive impacts
Wasatch Drive will be closed beginning Monday, March 23. Access to the Eccles Broadcast lot will still be open on the north end through the roundabout. The middle entrance to Eccles Broadcast will be open for deliveries and trash removal, but not for day-to-day vehicles. Street parking on Wasatch Drive and access to the Soccer […]
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Transportation adjustments due to COVID-19
We are making the following transportation-related changes in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure the health of our university community.
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U Permits Allowed in ACC Garage After 3 pm
U permits are allowed on all levels of the ACC Garage after 3 pm
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Circle of Hope Drive construction
The construction will impact traffic to the Huntsman Cancer Hospital.
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Pink Day Pass Hang Tags Discontinued
Pink Day Pass hang tags are discontinued and are no longer valid. Departments may purchase a virtual Day Pass for their guests by visiting our website.
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Sculpture lot closure
The Sculpture lot (Lot 10) will be closed for pavement repairs beginning March 30. The lot will reopen in late-April.
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UTA Rail Replacement
UTA will replace the rail between the 900 East to Stadium stations on April 11 through 12. Red Line passengers should use the Bus Bridge to travel between both stations and expect 10-15-minute delays. Visit www.rideuta.com/construction for more details.
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East Medical Drive Closure
A portion of East Medical Drive will be undergoing repairs Wednesday, Oct. 16-Saturday, Oct. 19.
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1300 East closure and reconstruction
Due to road work, westbound movements through the intersection of 1700 South and 1300 East will be closed.
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University Hospital Acute Care Center
During construction of the Acute Care Center, 1900 East will be used for deliveries and construction traffic through fall 2019.
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Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital
East Medical Drive will continue to be narrowed to a single lane until late fall 2019
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Business Building Visitor Parking (Lot 12)
Traffic will be detoured through the Business Building visitor parking lot, before entering the roundabout. The lane closure will last until Sept. 30, 2019.
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Union East (Lot 28) Project Completion
Be aware of some improvements as construction wraps up on the Union East lot.
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Social Work (Lot 8)
Construction to improve ADA access in the social work lot begins today, July 8, 2019, with completion anticipated in October 2019.
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Red Butte (Lot 75)
To improve safety, the narrow dirt road located northeast of the Red Butte Gardens leading up to the gate will be paved and become an extension of the Red Butte lot.