Timpanogos Highway / S.R. 92 Project Update
The Timpanogos Highway/S.R. 92 project is making progress with the recent openings of 1200 West and an additional lane in each direction during commuting hours. Through its ongoing inspection process, UDOT has discovered unprecedented quality‐related concerns that must be resolved. UDOT has a responsibility to taxpayers to not accept this project as complete until the contractor corrects these issues. By insisting that quality standards are met, UDOT is ensuring that the public gets what they paid for and that the road will last for decades to come.
UDOT has continually monitored quality and has required the contractor to rebuild any items that do not meet agreed‐upon standards. Quality issues found so far on the project range from cracks in the concrete to drainage issues. Until recently, the contractor believed any rework, along with remaining construction activities, could be completed the first part of this year.
Rework on top of remaining construction activities have pushed the contractor’s substantial completion date to May. After that, there may be some additional work off the roadway that will not require lane restrictions. UDOT is protecting the taxpayer investment from additional costs by charging the contractor $15,000 a day in liquidated damages until the project reaches acceptable completion. UDOT began deducting these liquidated damages on Oct. 21, 2011.
UDOT believes this temporary delay will save drivers time and inconvenience in the future by ensuring the road will last. Some of the repairs will require lane closures and will be visible from the main roadway. UDOT continues to work with the contractor to limit lane closures to off‐commute times and to isolate restrictions to areas only where they are performing work or inspections.
Residents are encouraged to stay actively engaged in the progress of the final stages of the project by signing up for email updates and frequently visiting www.udot.utah.gov/sr92, emailing access@utah.gov, or calling 877‐222‐3757 with questions.
The Timpanogos Highway project will bring a much‐needed improvement over the previous roadway including more capacity, a
smoother ride, better access to surrounding businesses and increased mobility options. With the addition of the DDI, not originally a part of the project, the interchange can now accommodate current and future traffic demands at I‐15. Efficiency and commute times will also be improved with the commuter lanes, providing a no‐stopping option for those traveling directly to and from I‐15 from the eastern communities.