SALT LAKE CITY (September 8, 2025) — The Utah Transit Authority will conduct essential maintenance projects on TRAX Red and Blue light rail lines between September 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 fall 2025 construction focuses on system improvements, including infrastructure maintenance and replacement of hardware for TRAX light rail, some of which has been in place for 25 years. The critical updates will enhance ride quality and safety, upgrade the road-to-rail interface, extend the life of existing equipment and improve accessibility accommodations. 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 fall 2025 construction schedule is as follows:

• Sept. 10-17: 9000 South grade crossing maintenance:
• TRAX Blue Line will terminate at Midvale Center Station (southbound) and Sandy Civic Center Station (northbound).
• A bus bridge will be in place between Midvale Center and Sandy Civic Center stations.
• Plan for delays of up to 30 minutes, depending on your starting and ending stations.
• On September 13, all traffic lanes on 9000 South will be open by 2 p.m. to accommodate event traffic at America First Field. Eastbound lanes will close by 11 p.m. Westbound lanes will remain open.
• Regular TRAX service will resume on Thursday, September 18.

• Oct. 6-9: Central Avenue grade crossing maintenance:
• TRAX Blue and Red Lines will terminate at Meadowbrook Station (southbound) and Murray Central Station (northbound).
• A bus bridge will be in place between Meadowbrook and Murray Central stations.
• Plan for delays of up to 30 minutes, depending on your starting and ending stations.
• Regular TRAX service will resume on Friday, October 10.

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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