Kristi Hutchings

Check here for weekly updates from UDOT regarding the expansion of Redwood Road.

Project Update: 10/29/08 

Work near the intersection of SR-68/SR-73 (the crossroads) is scheduled to begin October 30th.   Crews will be removing the center islands in preparation for future lane shifts.  Please watch for lane restrictions and expect minor delays. As work picks up in this area in coming weeks, delays will likely increase. Thank you for your patience.

Segment 4 - Beginning just south of the intersection at Bangerter Highway and ending at the south end of Bluffdale proper.

In coordination with the S.R. 68 project, Bluffdale City will continue work on its new waterline this week on the west side of the road moving north from 14400 S.
Crews will be paving between 15000 S. – 14600 S.  this week.  Also, in this area preparatory work for the installation of curb and gutter will be in process.
To accommodate roadway widening and canal improvements, crews will be removing trees in the northeast corner of the intersection at 14400 S. 
Storm drain work will occur on the east side of the road this week beginning at 14400 S. and continuing south.  This work should be limited to the shoulder of the road.

Segment 3 - Beginning south of Bluffdale and ending just south of Camp Williams.

Excavation activities will occur in several areas of this segment this week in preparation for roadbase and paving.

Crews will be installing storm drain in several areas this week.  Any associated side streets and driveway closures will be brief.  

Segment 2 – Beginning south of Camp Williams and ending just south of the intersection at SR-73 in Saratoga Springs.

Work is scheduled to begin in the crossroads intersection (SR-68 and SR-73) tomorrow with minor traffic impacts. Crews will be removing the center islands. Please expect increasing delays in the area as work ramps up in coming weeks.

Excavation work will begin in the center of the existing roadway.  Existing traffic shifts will remain in place to help accommodate this work.  Please drive carefully and be prepared to stop.

Segment 1 – Beginning south of the intersection at SR-73 and ending at 400 S in Saratoga Springs.

Crews will continue grading and placing fill in the areas south of SR-73 this week.

General Project Information

The Highway Advisory Radio 1300 AM is currently off line.  When the equipment is repaired, we will announce it in the email update.

Passing is strictly prohibited throughout the work zone.
Recreational activities such as biking and jogging are strongly discouraged in the construction area due to the narrow lanes.

Please note that due to weather, project conflicts, or equipment/supply issues, schedules are subject to change.

For additional project information visit, www.udot.utah.gov/sr-68south. For specific questions or concerns, contact the Public Information Team at sr68info@langdongroupinc.com or 801-455-3116.

5K Race

Men:

1st Place - Matt Dorton

2nd Place - Brian Chidester

3rd Place - Justin Wight

Women:

1st Place - Aimee Bodily

2nd Place - Tara Liddiard

3rd Place - Jennifer Bullen

Dutch Oven Cook-Off

1st Place and qualifying for the IDOS world championships in Spring 2009 -- Toni and Bill Thayne

2nd Place -- Carol Hokanson

3rd Place -- Terry Lewis

Mayor's Choice -- Tim and Amanda Watt

Golf Tournament

1st Place with a score of 57:

Scott Crockett

Andy Hokanson

Van Hokanson

Mike Hokanson

Kids' Scavenger Hunt

1st Place -- Holly Southern

2nd Place -- Kylie Nielsen

3rd Place -- Mitchell Byrne

Geocaching Drawing

Gabe Chichilli - Garmin Handheld GPS

Thomas Christian - Digital Binoculars with Camera

Ivonne Gomez - MP3 Player Bundle

Softball Tournament

1st Place -- B-Rad

2nd Place -- Fed-Ex

3rd Place -- Team Pikus

Men's 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

1st Place -- Semper Fi

2nd Place -- Cross-Overs

3rd Place -- 3 Man Team

The Eagle Mountain Fire and Rescue Department was honored with a gift basket for "Outstanding Performance at an EMS Incident" by the Emergency Room Staff at American Fork Hospital on June 2.

The award recognized the efforts of the following crew members on a very difficult call:  Chief Rand Andrus, Captain Kevin McCarthy, Firefighter Craig Erickson, and Paramedics Dave Bradley and Jon Tills.

Those involved were praised for their efforts at the scene, enroute to the hospital, and the assistance they provided the ER staff at the hospital.

The award was given at an event sponsored by American Fork Hospital for area EMS personnel.