200 South closure for railroad quiet zone
Indefinite closure of part of 200 South as part of a project creating a new railroad quiet zone, to reduce noise and address an unsafe crossing. Adopted May 19, 2026 as Ordinance 20.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Road project
- Location
- 200 South between Montgomery Street and about 1640 West
- Applicant
- Salt Lake City
Every hearing and vote
April 7, 2026 · City Council
Consent agenda
Approved · 7-0
The council approved the consent agenda: setting April 21 hearings on the Wilmington Avenue partial street vacation and on the Community Clean Energy program ordinance (automatic enrollment through Rocky Mountain Power bills with an opt-out and a new fee for those who stay enrolled); setting May 19 hearings on indefinite closures of 7200 West and 200 South; and reappointing Kathryn Floor to the Public Utilities Advisory Committee.
April 7, 2026 · City Council work session
Indefinite closure of 200 South between Montgomery Street and about 1640 West
Discussed
Staff presented a closure of a 200 South railroad crossing as part of creating a rail quiet zone, citing noise, safety and a skewed crossing with poor sight lines and elevation differences between rail lines. The closure would remove pavement, add barriers and fencing and create a cul-de-sac; staff said it meets all three state criteria and that the Fire Department confirmed emergency access. Members discussed curb and gutter removal, fit with the proposed Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District, neighborhood notification, possible bypass roads and upgrade costs.
- Notified: abutting owners, Rocky Mountain Power, Union Pacific Railroad, Patriot Rail
- Timeline: hearing May 19; tentative action June 2
May 19, 2026 · City Council
Indefinite closure of 200 South between Montgomery Street and about 1640 West
Approved · 6-0
The council adopted Ordinance 20 of 2026 indefinitely closing part of 200 South as part of a project to create a new railroad quiet zone, to reduce noise, improve adjacent private property and address unsafe crossing conditions. Abutting owners, Rocky Mountain Power, Union Pacific and Patriot Rail were notified. Council Member Puy said the quiet zone's benefits outweigh the inconvenience of the closure. No one spoke.