Eagle Mountain residents should continue planning for possible traffic delays and lane closures as micro-surface asphalt started this week along Crossroads Blvd. and Pioneer Crossing. The project aims to improve the road surface, but motorists are encouraged to be cautious and prepare for potential disruptions.
During the paving process, temporary lane shifts will be in effect with traffic control cones and panels marking the designated areas. The freshly applied surface requires several hours to cure before it can be safely driven on. Although through traffic will be allowed, drivers should expect some lanes to be restricted.
One notable closure includes the dedicated right-turn lane from Crossroads Blvd. onto Pioneer Crossing, which will be closed during the paving process. However, drivers can still make right turns at the main intersection.
Crews anticipate new lane striping to take place early Saturday morning, Oct. 5, beginning at 5 a.m. This phase of work should last approximately four hours, weather permitting. Additional directional striping will be completed two weeks later, once the surface has fully cured.
As always, motorists are urged to exercise caution when driving through the construction zone. Follow traffic controls, be mindful of lane shifts, and watch for workers in and around the area. Plan ahead and allow for extra time if this is a regular route for you.
In addition to the micro-surfacing, work continues on utility trenching, storm drain relocation, and the installation of telecommunications and power lines. Power poles still visible in the new road alignment will be removed in the coming weeks, with the final road base to follow.
On 800 West, as part of the Mountain View Corridor extension, crews are working to widen the road and prepare for the addition of two turn lanes onto Pioneer Crossing. Concrete forms are being set for new curbs and gutters, while excavation continues on the west side of 800 West for road base installation.
