Today we’re going to be addressing the new improvements happening to Bluff Street.
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Recently, you may have been noticing a lot of construction on Bluff Street. What you might not know, though, is what exactly is being done.
We recently had the opportunity to attend the State of the City address with mayor Jon Pike, who explained what was going on and when construction would be over. Just knowing these things made going up and down Bluff Street that much easier, so now we’d like to share what we learned with you.
To do so, we’ve obtained special access to a video by UDOT that covered these recent changes. You can follow along with that video in our own video above.
As explained in the video, St. George has always been known for its red rock bluffs and mesas, and our neighborhoods and roads have adapted to this landscape.
The prominent area bluff of West Black Ridge creates a natural boundary between the community’s east and west sides. Bluff Street moves drivers along this landmark to other roads. As the community grows on both sides of the ridge, more and more traffic is driven onto Bluff Street. To prepare for future growth, UDOT and the city of St. George have designed a safer, more efficient Bluff Street.
First, rather than waiting at a stoplight, drivers on St. George Boulevard will have a free right turn lane that gets them directly onto Bluff Street without any lights. This will assist in speeding up traffic. UDOT is also going to widen Bluff Street by creating extra lanes as well as more space for bicycles.
Computer models predict that these simple enhancements will improve the commute along Bluff Street for decades to come.
On the north end of the ridge, Bluff Street meets with Sunset Boulevard at a crowded intersection. Currently, this intersection directs the flow of traffic to the north. Left-turning cars have to wait for the green arrow to get onto Sunset Boulevard. UDOT’s improved design will curve traffic to the west toward Sunset Boulevard. This means instead of waiting in the left-hand turn lane, you simply follow the main flow of traffic around the ridge. Only vehicles on the outermost lane will continue north on Bluff Street.
While making these improvements, UDOT will add a pedestrian tunnel at Bluff Street and Sunset Boulevard where people can pass safely through. Computer models predict that these simple enhancements will improve the commute along Bluff Street for decades to come.
The project will be wrapping up in November and is certain to be a major improvement in our community. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.