Idaho Transportation Department News Release
September 25, 2009

Contact:
Reed Hollinshead
Public Information Specialist 
(208) 334-8881 

June Sparks
Public Information Specialist 
(208) 334-8003 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Orchard Traffic Alert: overnight lane restriction Friday and Saturday on westbound I-84

BOISE - A westbound lane on Interstate 84 will be closed overnight both Friday (Sept. 25) and Saturday (Sept. 26) near the Orchard Interchange. The Idaho Transportation Department is working to reconstruct the Orchard Interchange and crews are installing guardrail in the area.

The outside westbound lane will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday night to 5 a.m. Saturday morning, and again from 10 p.m. Saturday night to 5 a.m. Sunday morning.

Construction is expected to be complete in spring 2010.

 

The $15.1 million Orchard Street Interchange project is funded through the GARVEE Transportation Program, which uses Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to expedite interstate improvements.

 

ITD and the Idaho State Police caution motorists to slow down and pay attention when driving in work zones, where increased speeding fines and other penalties apply. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and dial 5-1-1 or visit 511.idaho.gov for information on the state highway or interstate system.

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