Street Resurfacing Projects
Asphalt road resurfacing, also known as a chip seal or slurry seal, is a cost effective road maintenance technique. Over the course of one to three days, Salt Lake City Streets Division crews apply a thin seal coat to extend the lifespan of the asphalt pavement. The resurfacing project is not a street reconstruction project that alters curbs, landscaping, or traffic signals, but it creates an opportunity to reconsider the street design and prepare for future upgrades.
Main Street
In 2022 Salt Lake City completed a street reconfiguration of Main Street from 700 South to 2100 South. The ongoing Life on State: Bikeways Study has been looking at ways to make Main Street a high-quality alternative to cycling on State Street, in addition to other street changes that improve safety and support the community. The changes implemented through the resurfacing project took steps toward these goals by making the following changes:
One travel lane in each direction with center two-way-left-turn lane, which functions as a left turn lane at intersections and provides space for future crosswalk refuge islands. This required the reduction of the existing number of vehicle lanes between 800 South and 1700 South, matching the design that exists between 1700 South and 2100 South.
Bike lanes widened (6 ft minimum) including painted buffer where space allows.
Improvements to bike lane continuity at intersections.
Check out the blog post by clicking the link below to learn more about the Main Street project!
2021 Street Resurfacing Projects
During the spring/summer of 2021, we asked you to weigh in on the street resurfacing designs of 200 & 300 East—through a survey, one-on-ones, comment maps, workshops, and community events. Many of you expressed support for upgrading the protected bike lanes on 300 East and establishing 200 East as a more people-friendly street. We are pleased to say we were able to accommodate your top concerns with a few bonuses. The resurfacing project has been completed and the new striping layout has been installed. Thanks to everyone who provided input about the street resurfacing draft designs. We are now focusing our attention on Main Street and West Temple. Check out the blog post by clicking the link below to learn more about the 200 & 300 East projects!
200 East
We heard from local businesses and residents the need for more on-street parking while still accommodating vehicle mobility and increasing bicycle comfort and pedestrian-friendly areas. Based on feedback and street vehicle volumes, the new street design will have the following enhancements:
Increased on-street parking by adding angled parking
Parking protected bicycle lanes going northbound (700 S to 900 S) with buffered bike lanes elsewhere
High-visibility merge areas for bike lanes where there are right turns
Maintaining vehicle flow
This resurfacing design is a significant transformation for 200 East—one that helps balance various needs—supporting local businesses and laying the foundation for future upgrades to keep this area a happening place.
To view the street design click on the link below or hover over the image:
300 East
The project team "brought it" with this design. You love your parking-protected bicycle lanes and hate the discomfort of inconsistent bicycle lane treatments. Therefore 300 East will have the following enhancements:
Maintain parking-protected bicycle lanes
Added parking-protected bicycle lanes between 500 and 600 South—this does a lot to increase safety of the existing bike lane design
Close the bicycle lane gap south of 900 South
Remove "blender lanes" by extending bicycle lane to intersection
The new 300 East design will provide a safer and more comfortable experience for community members walking and bicycling to and from local destinations.
As one community member wrote, "This is an integral piece for the City to move toward a consistent master plan as revitalization efforts begin to make headway and will undoubtedly enhance the atmosphere and convenience of what will soon be a vibrant and bustling section of the City."
To view the street design click on the link below or hover over the image:
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