Getting to the University of Utah’s academic and medical campuses using public transit this summer will take some extra time and a fair amount of patience. On May 24, 2025, the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) will begin an extended maintenance and repair project on TRAX Red Line running through Aug. 17, 2025. Regular service is scheduled to resume on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.

UTA’s work on the Red Line will center around the Stadium Station near Rice-Eccles Stadium and at 450 East. UTA said the project will replace old and worn-out parts of the Salt Lake City area railway system to ensure it continues to run effectively and safely.

Between May 24-Aug. 17, the Red Line will not operate between the Courthouse and the University Medical Center Stations. Red Line trains will be rerouted at Courthouse and follow the Blue Line to Salt Lake Central Station.

Passengers traveling to the University of Utah should plan to transfer to Routes 1, 2 or 4 at Gallivan Plaza Station. Increased bus service will be provided on these routes to accommodate TRAX Red Line riders.

UTA warns that significant delays up to 45 minutes can be expected, so riders should plan ahead and adjust their travel as required.

Service on the Red Line will resume briefly from Thursday, July 3 to Saturday, July 5, 2025, for Monster Jam World Finals at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

FrontRunner riders who travel to destinations east of Main Street on the Red Line are encouraged to transfer to Route 2 at Salt Lake Central Station rather than transferring at Murray Central Station.

Here’s a full list of UTA detours:

• Routes 1, 2, and F11:
  • Starting May 3, westbound buses will detour for construction via Mario Capecchi Dr., South Campus Dr., and University St. with no changes to service eastbound.
• Route 223:
  • Starting May 3, buses in both directions will detour for construction via South Campus Dr. and University St. Route 223 will not serve the stops at University Medical Center or the Engineering building during construction.
• Route 2:
  • Starting May 24, bus frequency will increase from every 15 minutes to every 7-8 minutes along the same detour route. Route 2 will run the same modified service in addition to regular Red Line service during the Monster Jam World Finals on July 3-5.
• Route 4:
  • Starting May 24, additional trips will run between Gallivan Plaza Station and Stadium Station, stopping near the Library, Trolley, and 900 East Stations on 400 South. Regular Route 4 service will not be affected. Route 4 will run the same added service in addition to regular Red Line service during the Monster Jam World Finals on July 3-5.

Bus routes 9, 17, 21, 213, 220, 455 and 473 will have no changes to service.

For construction information, visit rideuta.com/disruptions, call 833-UTA-WORK (833-882-9675) or email construction@rideuta.com.