Idaho Transportation Department News Release
November 4, 2009

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

June Sparks
Public Information Specialist 
(208) 334-8003 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

I-84 improvements in Nampa have apparent low bidder: Concrete Placing Co. Inc. of Boise

NAMPA - Concrete Placing Co. Inc. of Boise is the apparent low bidder on I-84 improvements via the Idaho Transportation Department for the Garrity Boulevard Interchange Bridge and from 11th Avenue to Garrity Boulevard.

Construction is expected to last about 18 months, beginning in December and finishing in June 2011.

Bids on the project were opened yesterday (Tuesday, Nov. 3). The low bid of $14.9 million was one of six bids received.
 
The project will remove two bridges at the Garrity Interchange in Nampa and replace them with a single bridge to accommodate three lanes in each direction on I-84. Work also includes reconstructing the interstate about a mile east of the interchange to tie into the Garrity Interchange to Meridian Interchange widening project currently under way on the interstate. An additional benefit will be the removal of the bridge piers in the roadway at Garrity Boulevard.
 
This work 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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