Construction season is underway, which means an abundance of orange cones and heavy machinery has taken up residence on one of Sugar House’s most heavily trafficked roads.
Relief, however, is not far off.
Here’s what you need to know:
What’s the plan for 2100 South?
Construction began in spring 2024 for an upgraded 2100 South from 700 East to 1300 East, funded by an $87 million road bond that city voters approved in 2018.
Once completed, 2100 South will begin and end with four lanes (two in each direction) — but narrow to two lanes between 1000 East and McClelland Street.
The plan aims to improve and shorten crosswalks to make it safer for pedestrians in a part of town with heavy foot traffic. It will also add more space for bus stops and improve left-turn lanes along the roadway, city officials have said.
(Screenshot via 2100 South Project) A mockup of what the redesigned 2100 South will look like, looking southeast between 1000 East and McClelland Street.
What’s done and what’s left to do?
Crews have finished paving the road between 1100 East and 1300 East, but are still working on the raised medians in the center of 2100 South, Salt Lake City engineer Mark Stephens said. Farther west, crews are still paving between 900 East and 1100 East, and just wrapped up repaving between 700 East and 900 East.
What lanes are closed?
(Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Construction crews are working on the south side of 2100 South between 900 East and 1100 East, so the road is closed to eastbound traffic on that section until mid-August, Stephens added. Eastbound travelers must use detours on 1700 South and Sugarmont Drive, according to the project website.
The south side of 2100 South between 900 East and 1100 East is only accessible from Elm Avenue. Crosswalks at 900 East and 1100 East are still open for pedestrians, according to the project website.
When will construction be done on 2100 South?
The project is expected to wrap up in October, Stephens said, about one month ahead of the completion date officials predicted when they broke ground last year. The roadway should also be free from additional construction for a while because crews went ahead and made upgrades to the water and sewer lines that will help new developments come on line in Sugar House.
“A lot of people sometimes are scared of traffic during construction,” Stephens said. “But we are maintaining access to all businesses during construction, so support your businesses and Sugar House throughout the roadway construction and construction going on in the area.”
What relief is available to business owners?
Small businesses affected by construction can apply for a construction mitigation grant from the city. The grant can provide up to $3,000 for brick-and-mortar businesses with a valid Salt Lake City business license, according to a city website.
The portion of 2100 South between 700 East and 1300 East is one of four active construction areas within the city that are covered by the grant. The city’s Department of Economic Development administers the grants and selects businesses based on factors like proximity to construction, severity of traffic disruption and the number of employees.
