Redwood Road Widening February 2016 Open House Presentation

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

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ABOUT THE PROJECT

• Widen last remaining two-lane segment on Redwood Road

▪ Partnering with contractor to construct up to seven lanes

• Pave newly widened road with durable, long-lasting concrete

• Install median barrier along Redwood Road between Bangerter Highway and 12600 South where needed

• Incorporate bike/pedestrian lanes for improved safety and pedestrian access

• Realign cross streets to remove staggered intersections along Redwood Road and improve overall safety

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PROJECT NEED

• Redwood Road emerging as a principle commuter route• Currently a two-lane road with left-hand turn lanes• Connects cities of Riverton and Bluffdale• Residents, businesses and commuters use corridor daily• High demand for pedestrian, bicycle and bus access• Last segment of Redwood Road to be widened between north Salt Lake and

Utah County

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FIVE-LANE CROSS SECTION

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SEVEN-LANE CROSS SECTION

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RIGHT-OF-WAY

Approximately 130 parcel acquisitions 65 full and partial acquisitions65 temporary construction easements

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TYPES OF ACQUISITIONS• Full acquisition• Partial acquisition• Temporary construction easement

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RIGHT-OF-WAY PROCESS

SPRING2016

FALL2016

AppraisalNegotiation/Acquisition Closing

UP TO 6 WEEKS 30 DAYS

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RELOCATION PROCESS

• Property owners/tenants MAY BE eligible for relocation benefits for full parcel acquisitions

▪ Benefits MAY include: – reimbursement for moving costs– comparable replacement housing means (assistance, down payment, etc.)– reestablishment expenses (business relocations)

• Property owners/tenants will be notified by UDOT ROW agent of relocation benefits at time of acquisition offer

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APPRAISAL

Property owner/tenant contacted by

appraiser and/or ROW

agent

UDOT conducts final review of property value

and offer

1 WEEK

Appraiser evaluates value of property, i.e.,

home or business

APPROX4 WEEKS

Independent review period of

appraisal

APPROX2 WEEK

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NEGOTIATION / ACQUISITION

ROW agent makes FAIR MARKET VALUE

offer to property owner based on

appraisal; full acquisitions presented

relocations benefits (90-day notice to vacate provided)

Property owners have thirty (30) days to

review offer

30 DAYS

ROW agent conducts study for relocations

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CLOSING

Ownership transfer to UDOT

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QUESTION & ANSWER

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CONTACT THE PROJECT TEAM

PROJECT HOTLINE: (385) 215-9883PROJECT EMAIL: RedwoodRoadWidening@utah.govWEBSITE: udot.utah.gov/go/redwoodroadwideningTWITTER: @udotregiontwo