WASHINGTON CITY — According to a media release by the Utah Department of Transportation, as early as Monday, April 8, traffic on Main Street in Washington City north of Buena Vista Boulevard will be shifted west onto the new Main Street roadway alignment.
This shift will allow crews to complete the final stages of construction on the old Main Street. Drivers should use caution and follow the posted construction signage.
“One-way, alternating traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals will still be in effect at Main Street under I-15. All travelers, including bicyclists and pedestrians, are required to obey the signal operations,” the release stated. “After work hours and on weekends, the temporary traffic signals will not be in effect and both travel lanes will be open. If you feel the traffic signal is not functioning properly, please call our project hotline immediately.”
Construction crews noted the pedestrian detour around the Sky at Brio Apartments will remain in place during this period of work. The traffic shift and pedestrian detour are expected to be in place until summer 2024. UDOT warned that schedules and activities are weather-dependent and subject to change.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- One-way, alternating traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals at the Main Street under I-15 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- After 6 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends, the temporary traffic signals will not be in effect and both travel lanes will be open.
- Minor travel delays during work hours.
- Sidewalk closure near Sky at Bio apartments.
Early last year, the Utah Department of Transportation started construction on I-15 between Green Spring Drive and Washington Parkway in Washington City. The project will give travelers three lanes in which to travel between St. George Boulevard (Exit 8) and Hurricane (Exit 16) when completed.
One other main component of the project will be the new interchange giving freeway travelers the option to exit onto Washington City’s Main Street at milepost 11.
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