Weather
permitting, I-84 westbound will be closed
between the Meridian and Garrity interchanges overnight from 10 p.m. to 5
a.m. on Friday (Nov. 19). Traffic will be detoured down
Franklin Road and will exit I-84 at the Meridian Interchange and re-enter I-84
at the Garrity Interchange.
Access ITD's Facebook page here for the detour map.
This closure is needed to install an overhead sign
and to move westbound traffic to the north out of the median area and onto the
newly constructed westbound bridge over Garrity Boulevard. Two lanes will be
open by Saturday morning.
Weather
permitting, I-84 eastbound will be reduced
to one lane at the Garrity Interchange overnight
from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Saturday night (Nov. 20).
This lane reduction is needed for crews to work on the eastbound ramp and to
move eastbound traffic to the north into the median area. Two lanes will be open
by Sunday morning,
This configuration will last several months, allowing crews
to remove and replace the I-84 eastbound bridge over Garrity Boulevard. The
project is expected to be completed by summer 2011, with three lanes open in
each direction over the bridge, eventually connecting with a fourth lane in
each direction east of the interchange. An additional benefit is the removal of the bridge piers in the
roadway on Garrity Boulevard.
The speed limit has
been lowered to 35 mph on Garrity Boulevard and 55 mph on I-84 through the
construction zones.
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.