Road Construction Projects

Bluff and Gentile Road Project

General Information - Road construction has begun at the Bluff Road and Gentile Street intersection. The construction area stretches along Gentile Street from the city border (~500 West) to the east border of Stillwater subdivision (~1000 West). It also extends along Bluff Street from Gentile Street to 1000 West. When the project is complete, there will be a roundabout at the Bluff and Gentile intersection.

This project will improve functionality, capacity, mobility, and safety for vehicles and pedestrians. The restricted left turns will be eliminated; traffic flows will improve having yield signs instead of stop signs at the Bluff and Gentile intersection; Free flow right turns from Gentile to Bluff will remain as a dedicated right turn lane; Vehicles traveling straight along Bluff Road at the 1000 West intersection will no longer have interrupted stops waiting behind those who are turning left; all pedestrians will be able to safely access the trail system; A pedestrian crossing will be added at 1000 West allowing safe access across Bluff Road to the trail system; Additional street lamps will be placed at intersections to improve nighttime visibility for vehicles and pedestrians; Trails will be added along Bluff and Gentile making connections at 1000 West, the new roundabout, and along Gentile at the east end of Stillwater subdivision; and Sidewalks east of the new roundabout will be added on both the north and south sides of Gentile Street. The intersection at 1000 West and Bluff will be reconfigured so the end of 1000 West will curve slightly making a perpendicular intersection on Bluff Road. This will improve visibility for vehicles and bring the intersection to current safety standards.

Traffic will be restricted throughout the construction period (March – November). Currently there is a road closure on Gentile between Still Water Subdivision and Bluff Road and other road closures are to be expected during a large portion of the project. Drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists  must avoid these areas during construction. 2700 South will remain open for detours during this project. Individual properties immediately inside the project area will still have access but may be temporarily interrupted on occasion. For those who are interested in project updates, including road closure notifications and general project status, please sign up for Notify Me on the city website syracuseut.gov.

Project Update

Crews continue to install the storm drain along Bluff Road and Gentile Street. The subgrade and base layers of the roads are being built for the new road. Concrete curbing is in the process of being installed. Concrete for the roundabout has also begun. 

Please follow all construction signs and drive slow when traveling through this area. Road closures apply to all vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists in order to maintain safety for everyone.

 Avoid driving through this area if possible. Using detour routes may prove to be a time saver.

PEDESTRIAN’S ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE WORK ZONE.

Traffic delays will occur on Bluff Road. Please watch for flaggers.

                     Road Closure Map

Red on Gentile ST = Road closure                                                                                        Orange on Bluff RD =Flaggers in that area

2020 Road Improvement Project

1000 West  (1700 South to SR-193)

Traffic is open in both directions. Utilities are being lowered to begin milling.  

Please use caution when driving through this area and follow all construction signs and traffic control devices.

2000 West  

Construction work on 2000 West Street will progress in three segments. Segment 1 between Antelope Drive and 1900 South Street is now complete. Segment 2 is between 1900 South and 2175 South is now complete. Segment 3 is between 2175 South and 2700 South. Utility work is proceeding in this segment  and is closed to through traffic.  Eastbound and westbound access will be open at 2175 South through the duration of the project with temporary interruption during paving.

Heritage Parkway & Banbury Drive All the concrete work has been completed. The asphalt leveling course has been installed. The remainder of the asphalt paving is scheduled to be completed  by June 27th. Secondary water will be shut off during the day until paving is complete.

For those who are interested in project updates, including road closure notifications and general project status, please sign up for Notify Me on the city website syracuseut.gov . Or refer to this page.

UDOT - Antelope Dr-SR-126 to 1000 W

Click here  for updates.

Trees

Trees provide shade and appeal, but require proper maintenance to remain healthy. In order to protect trees that extend over the sidewalks and roadways from being damaged by vehicles and pedestrians, trees must be pruned to allow a clearance of seven feet over a sidewalk and eleven feet over a street.