Salt Lake City Finishes 600/700 North Reconstruction Project

Salt Lake City finishes 600 North reconstruction

Major roadwork on 600/700 North has reached completion after two years of construction, according to slc.gov.

The project transforms a corridor previously described as a highway between neighborhoods into a street designed to connect the Fairpark and Rose Park communities. Residents can access the new infrastructure through a public celebration scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Backman Elementary.

The redesigned roadway maintains the four travel lanes that drivers rely on while integrating new features for different modes of transport. These improvements include protected bike lanes, safer crosswalks, new curb extensions, and a center median intended to slow traffic.

“We’ve been working closely with the community on this project and the improvements to the road reflect what we heard from them,” said City Engineer Mark Stephens.

The infrastructure changes specifically target safety for students and families using the route to reach Backman Elementary School and Riverside Park. To improve the local environment, the city planted more than 200 new trees along the corridor to provide shade and aesthetic value as they mature.

New Jordan River bridge connection

A central component of the work is the new 650 North Bridge over the Jordan River. This structure was developed through a partnership between Salt Lake City and the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT).

Engineers designed the bridge to offer increased resilience against earthquakes and major flooding events. The design also provides expanded space for pedestrians and cyclists.

By coordinating the bridge construction with the roadway project, the City and UDOT were able to complete both simultaneously. This collaborative timing was intended to reduce the total duration of disruption for local residents and commuters.

Salt lake city utah the surplus canal left diverts water from the jordan river as it heads

The upcoming community event at Backman Elementary will feature dinner from the El Jaripeo food truck and activities for children. It serves as an opportunity for neighbors to view the new pedestrian and bicycle path designs and meet the project team.

Detailed information regarding the project remains available through the official 600 North project page.

The two-year construction period concluded as the city continues to implement broader transit and safety updates across its municipal grid.