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What You Need To Know
The S-Line will continue operating during construction, though brief service interruptions may be needed for certain upgrades.
UTA and Salt Lake City are working together to keep disruptions as minimal as possible. If there are major street or access closures, we will post them ahead of time on this webpage, on social media, or in Rider Insider newsletters (subscribe here). Service alerts will be shared (sign up here), and bus bridge service will be available if needed.
How Construction May Affect You
Construction on the S-Line Extension is moving from utility work and site preparation into construction of the future streetcar guideway, retaining walls, drainage systems, roadway improvements, and overhead power infrastructure.
Upcoming Road Closures
Highland Drive Closures
Beginning as early as October 12, Highland Drive will be closed nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Drivers will be detoured via Stringham Avenue, 1300 East, Ashton, Simpson and Wilmington Avenue. Please follow posted detour signs and allow extra travel time.
Simpson Avenue Closure
Beginning as early as October 12, Simpson Avenue between 1100 East and Highland will be closed for approximately 6 weeks while crews install the streetcar guideway, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and roadway improvements.
Access to nearby destinations will be maintained through the Sugar House Shopping Center.
What To Expect This Fall and Winter
Construction will remain active as crews continue advancing the extension toward Highland Drive. Upcoming work includes:,/p>
- Guideway grading and drainage
- Retaining wall construction
- Overhead power system foundations
- Utility relocations and connections
- Roadway restoration and paving
- Track and guideway construction
- Sidewalk, pedestrian crossing, and traffic signal improvements
- Work in and around the future station area
- Demolition of the former Deseret Industries building, anticipated as part of upcoming construction near Highland Drive
Ongoing Construction Impacts
Residents, businesses, cyclists, pedestrians, and travelers may experience:
- Temporary lane closures and traffic detours
- Sidewalk and pedestrian route adjustments
- Construction equipment and increased activity near work zones
- Periodic changes to driveway, business, or property access
- Changes to parking availability and circulation
- Noise, dust, vibration, and lighting associated with construction
Please follow posted signs, allow additional travel time, and use caution near active construction areas.
* Construction schedules are subject to change due to utility coordination, permitting, materials, weather, equipment, or field conditions.
Longer-Term Project Milestones
Please note that all dates listed here are approximate and subject to change based on utility coordination, permitting, materials, weather, equipment, or field conditions.
- Utility relocations, roadway demolition, platform construction: June to December 2026
- Track construction, roadway restoration: June to November 2026
- Parking lot restoration (Sugar House Center): October 2026
- Platform canopy installation: January 2027
- Overheard catenary system poles and wire installation: February to April 2027
- Systems and pre-revenue testing: May to August 2027
Why This Is Happening
This extension is a key investment in sustainable transportation for the Sugar House business district, bringing the streetcar closer to shops, restaurants, new housing, and the University of Utah Sugar House Health Center.
Stay Informed & Contact Information
If you have questions or want more information, you can contact the S-Line Extension project team by email at construction@rideuta.com or call 833-UTA-WORK (833-882-9675).
To learn more about the project, visit the S-Line Extension Project page.