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October 1 2017 Vol. II • No. 20
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Crews Build Four $200M Bangerter Highway Interchanges By Chuck Harvey
mobility. “Currently, Bangerter Highway operates using a series of traffic signals at a majority of its intersections, which has begun causing significant congestion in recent years for traffic on both Bangerter Highway and its accompanying east-west cross streets,” said Tim Beery, UDOT Region 2 communications manager. “Freeway-style interchanges along Bangerter Highway will allow traffic to move freely and efficiently in all directions. It also will improve safety and reduce the risk of accidents by having fewer traffic signal movements on the cross streets.”
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With funding available, UDOT planners decided to construct four interchange projects concurrently. Construction crews are busy working on four Bangerter Highway (UT-154) interchange projects: 5400 South, 7000 South, 9000 South and 11400 South in South Valley. The projects, costing an estimated $200 million, are paid for with state funds. Bangerter Highway runs north and south in the area and provides an alternative to taking heavily used Interstate 15 to the east. The projects, overseen by the Utah Department of Transportation, will allow free east-west movements and improve safety and regional
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Crews pave the new 7000 South interchange.
Roads Not Being Widened No lanes will be added to Bangerter Highway as part of the see HIGHWAY page 8
Army Names Companies for $540M Construction Projects By Emily Buenzle CEG WEB EDITOR
The U.S. Army has awarded 15 companies a $540 million contract for construction and repair projects at National Guard units in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Utah and California. According to the Department of Defense, the National Guard Bureau received 28 bids for the firm-fixed-price contract. Construction is expected to be completed Aug. 14, 2022, the Department of Defense National Guard/Senior Master Sgt. John Rohrer photo said. The companies chosen include: The U.S. Army has awarded 15 companies a $540 million contract for construction • AHTNA Environmental, Seatac, Wash. and repair projects at National Guard units in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Utah • Ascent and Takisaki joint venture, and California.
Rathdrum, Idaho • Bristol Prime Contractors, Anchorage, Alaska • CMEC, Post Falls, Idaho • Diversified Contractors, Klamath Falls, Ore. • Global Engineering Services, Midvale, Utah • Imperial Construction, Wapato, Wash. • National Native American Construction, Coeur D Alene, Idaho • Ronsons Sdvosb P&L JV, Oak Harbor, Wash. • Sealaska Constructors, Seattle • Silver Mountain Construction, Bremerton, Wash. see ARMY page 11