I don’t live too far from City Hall. I drive 14400 South several times a day and some days, more times than I would like. It is a mess. The traffic pattern is constantly changing, and it takes forever. I want to say hank you to all our residents. We have the most courteous community. People are patient when the construction light takes too long, they wave to the flaggers, and we have had very few complaints. Thank you to those who live on 14400 South who have struggled getting into their driveways, had their mailboxes destroyed, dust in their homes and garbage often missed.
Our City motto is, “Life Connected.” One of the key elements in an effective transportation system is having good connectivity. The construction projects throughout the city improve connectivity of Bluffdale’s transportation network as well as improve our utilities. I have had a lot of questions about the 14400 South project and other projects, so I think an update would be helpful.
14400 South Road and Utility
This project is a collective effort between Bluffdale City, Jordan Basin Improvement District, and Enbridge (formally known as Dominion Energy), to improve 14400 South between 2700 West and 3200 West. Improvements include up-sizing sewer lines, updating old waterlines, installing pressurized irrigation lines and additional storm drains, replacing old steel gas lines and replacing pavement. Combining these projects saves money and frustration from prolonged construction. The project is scheduled to be finished by late Summer 2025. In October, we should see pavement on the section between 2200 West and 2700 West. Construction will then move west to finish the remainder of 14400 South.
13900 South and 2700 West Roundabout
This project is almost finished! There are a few final items, like striping, signage, and turning on the streetlights, but we are estimating that 13800 South will open in the next couple of months. Freedom Point Way This connection between Porter Rockwell Blvd and Pony Express Road is needed not only to connect the two roads, but also to divert traffic from residential streets, allow access to new businesses, such as Holiday Oil, and add a much-needed traffic signal on Porter Rockwell Blvd. The project began September 2023 and because it is progressing well ahead of schedule, should be completed by the end of this year.
1780 West
This project connects the existing dead-end of 13800 South to both the dead-end of 1780 West (behind the Maverik store) and to Redwood Rd with a new roundabout. This will provide new space for businesses and restaurants and divert cut-through traffic from residential streets. The project began in May 2024 and will be completed this fall! As of right now, most of the utilities are installed and curb, gutter and asphalt will be installed over the next month.
14600 South Railroad Crossing/ One-way bridge
The 14600 South project will straighten out and expand the one lane road under the railroad bridge to a 4-lane roadway. The box culvert enclosing the canal was completed earlier this year, which was a big step forward. Design, permitting and property acquisition are ongoing and utility relocation will be the next step.
As always, please reach out to me with any questions you may have regarding construction or any her projects in the city. You can also sign up for construction updates at www.bluffdale.gov/projects. These projects take all of us working together to make it successful.