SALT LAKE CITY (April 29, 2025) — The Utah Transit Authority will conduct essential maintenance projects on all TRAX light rail lines between May and October. In addition to some expected service delays, drivers and pedestrians can expect temporary changes related to traffic impacts in the project areas.

UTA’s summer 2025 construction focuses on infrastructure maintenance and system improvements for TRAX Light Rail, which has been in place for 25 years. The critical updates will increase overall on-time performance, improve ride quality and safety, and extend the life of existing equipment like power lines and rail cars. The projects are part of UTA’s TRAX Forward program to modernize the existing system and make improvements that will allow for future expansion.

Construction projects are sequenced to minimize service disruptions. When TRAX service is temporarily unavailable, passengers will be transported by a planned “bus bridge” between light rail stations. Drivers can expect altered traffic patterns in work zones, including lane shifts and closures.

UTA’s 2025 construction schedule is as follows:

• May 3-9: 500 South grade crossing maintenance:
• Maintenance on the TRAX Red, Blue and Green Lines at the 500 South rail crossing to improve service quality.
• Red Line bus bridge will be available between Ballpark and Library stations.
• Blue and Green Line bus bridge will be available between Ballpark and Gallivan Plaza stations.
• The Green Line will not operate between Central Pointe and Ballpark.
• Northbound: Green Line riders will transfer to the Red or Blue Line at Central Pointe to access bus bridge options at Ballpark Station.
• Southbound: Green Line riders will utilize the bus bridge at Gallivan Plaza to Ballpark Station, then transfer to the Red or Blue Line to Central Pointe Station, where they can reconnect with the Green Line.
• Riders should expect delays of 15-45 minutes.
• May 24-Aug. 17: 450 South S-Curve maintenance and improvements:
• Maintenance and infrastructure upgrades on the TRAX Red Line at Stadium station interlocking, 450 South interlocking, and the S-Curve to the University of Utah.
• The TRAX Red Line will not operate between Courthouse and University Medical Center stations during this time.
• Red Line service will temporarily resume July 3-5 for events on the University of Utah campus and at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
• Red Line riders on this section will need to transfer to bus routes 1, 2, and 4 at Gallivan Plaza. Riders are encouraged to download and use the Transit app to find the best route option to their destination.
• Aug. 22-24: 5900 South grade crossing maintenance:
• TRAX Blue and Red Lines will terminate at Murray North Station (northbound) and Fashion Place West Station (southbound).
• A bus bridge will be in place between Murray North and Fashion Place West stations.
• Sept. 10-18: 9000 South grade crossing maintenance:
• TRAX Blue Line will terminate at Midvale Center Station (northbound) and Sandy Civic Center Station (southbound).
• A bus bridge will be in place between Midvale Center and Sandy Civic Center stations.
• Oct. 6-11: Fireclay/Central Avenue grade crossing maintenance:
• TRAX Blue and Red Lines will terminate at Meadowbrook Station (northbound) and Murray Central Station (southbound).
• A bus bridge will be in place between Meadowbrook and Murray Central stations.

Riders are encouraged to visit rideuta.com/disruptions for detailed information on each project, including specific route changes and detour maps for traveling in and around the area during work. Riders can also sign up for service alerts to receive route-specific updates.

Construction schedules are approximate and subject to change due to weather, material and utility delays. For complete details on construction projects visit rideuta.com/disruptions, call 833-UTA-WORK (833-882-9675) or email construction@rideuta.com. For help with trip planning riders should call 801-RIDE-UTA (801-743-3882) or download the Transit app at transitapp.com/download.



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