What You Need To Know
From Friday, August 22, through Sunday, August 24, UTA will perform scheduled maintenance on the TRAX Red and Blue Line rail crossing on 5900 South.
A bus bridge will be in effect between Murray Central and Fashion Place West stations on both the Red and Blue Lines.
- Plan for delays of up to 30 minutes, depending on your starting and ending stations.
- To avoid delays, riders are encouraged to begin their trip after the affected area, if possible.
Regular TRAX service will resume on Monday, August 25.
What To Expect
- 24-hour construction activity will occur throughout the weekend.
- The rail crossing at 5900 South will be closed
- Use State Street and Cottonwood Street as alternate routes
- Westbound traffic will be detoured to 700 West
- Eastbound traffic will be detoured to 6100 South
Residents and businesses may notice nighttime noise, lighting, dust, and vibration.
Drivers: Thursday, August 21, 11 p.m. to Sunday, August 24, 6 p.m.
- Road closure on 5900 South near TRAX
- Use State Street, Cottonwood Street, 700 West, or 6100 South as alternate routes
Why This Is Happening
The 5900 South crossing is being replaced due to:
- Damaged rail and concrete
- Rough road and track
- Customer, driver, and train operator complaints about poor conditions
This work is necessary to ensure safe and reliable service on the Red and Blue TRAX lines. This maintenance is part of UTA’s ongoing efforts to keep the Red and Blue Lines in good condition, reduce future disruptions, and improve long-term service quality.
Helpful Links
- Plan Your Trip: www.rideuta.com/redline, www.rideuta.com/blueline