1/4/2008
Southwest Idaho highway construction report for Jan. 4 - Jan. 11
BOISE - Following is an update on highway construction projects in Southwest Idaho.
ADA COUNTY
Locust Grove Road Overpass construction
The new Locust Grove Road Overpass opened on Nov. 29, connecting Locust Grove Road and offering an extended route over Interstate 84 between Eagle Road and Meridian Road. About 20,000 vehicles are expected to use the overpass each day, and relieve demand on the Eagle Road and Meridian Road interchanges. The new overpass consists of two lanes in each direction, sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the overpass. Final work consists of placing fencing on the outside of the overpass, and concrete barriers that will protect motorists on Interstate 84 from pillars supporting the overpass. The speed limit on Interstate 84 in the overpass area is scheduled to return to 65 miles per hour, up from 55 miles per hour, on Monday, Jan. 7. Concrete Placing Co. of Boise is the contractor on the $5,845,000 project.
CANYON COUNTY
Interstate 84, Exit 29/Franklin Interchange rebuilding
The Exit 29/Franklin Road Interchange is being rebuilt to improve access to Caldwell from I-84, improve traffic flow and ease congestion. The interchange rebuilding, which started in early December 2006, will enhance several aspects of the interchange. The current two-lane Franklin Overpass will be replaced with a six-lane bridge. The new overpass will have two through lanes in each direction and dual left turn lanes in each direction. The interchange ramps are being lengthened and widened to two lanes at their intersection with Franklin. The eastbound off-ramp is the only remaining ramp yet to be rebuilt. The eastbound on-ramp, the westbound off-ramp and the westbound on-ramp are open to vehicles. There is some minor work remaining to be done on the westbound on-ramp in the spring that won't impact traffic or that will be done at night. The project also involves widening Franklin Road from two to five lanes between the overpass and Specht Avenue. The new road will have a curb, gutter, sidewalk, bicycle lanes and shoulder. Aviation Way will be widened at the intersection with Franklin Road. A new traffic signal also will be added. Lanes may be reduced temporarily on Franklin Road and Aviation Way during the widening. Aviation Way will close on the north side of U.S. 20-26 this spring to complete concrete paving work. The paving work will be done at night and with temperature and weather conditions that include a minimum temperature of 40 degrees during the night-time hours. One or both lanes of I-84 may be closed between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. for safety while crews replace the overpass. Traffic will be detoured. A new bridge and three new lanes are now being used after the old overpass was torn down. At the project's completion, all six new overpass lanes will be opened. Concrete Placing Co. is the contractor for the $25 million project. Construction is scheduled to be finished in the fall of 2008.
For current driving conditions on Idaho highways, dial 5-1-1 or visit 511.idaho.gov.
ADA COUNTY
Locust Grove Road Overpass construction
The new Locust Grove Road Overpass opened on Nov. 29, connecting Locust Grove Road and offering an extended route over Interstate 84 between Eagle Road and Meridian Road. About 20,000 vehicles are expected to use the overpass each day, and relieve demand on the Eagle Road and Meridian Road interchanges. The new overpass consists of two lanes in each direction, sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the overpass. Final work consists of placing fencing on the outside of the overpass, and concrete barriers that will protect motorists on Interstate 84 from pillars supporting the overpass. The speed limit on Interstate 84 in the overpass area is scheduled to return to 65 miles per hour, up from 55 miles per hour, on Monday, Jan. 7. Concrete Placing Co. of Boise is the contractor on the $5,845,000 project.
CANYON COUNTY
Interstate 84, Exit 29/Franklin Interchange rebuilding
The Exit 29/Franklin Road Interchange is being rebuilt to improve access to Caldwell from I-84, improve traffic flow and ease congestion. The interchange rebuilding, which started in early December 2006, will enhance several aspects of the interchange. The current two-lane Franklin Overpass will be replaced with a six-lane bridge. The new overpass will have two through lanes in each direction and dual left turn lanes in each direction. The interchange ramps are being lengthened and widened to two lanes at their intersection with Franklin. The eastbound off-ramp is the only remaining ramp yet to be rebuilt. The eastbound on-ramp, the westbound off-ramp and the westbound on-ramp are open to vehicles. There is some minor work remaining to be done on the westbound on-ramp in the spring that won't impact traffic or that will be done at night. The project also involves widening Franklin Road from two to five lanes between the overpass and Specht Avenue. The new road will have a curb, gutter, sidewalk, bicycle lanes and shoulder. Aviation Way will be widened at the intersection with Franklin Road. A new traffic signal also will be added. Lanes may be reduced temporarily on Franklin Road and Aviation Way during the widening. Aviation Way will close on the north side of U.S. 20-26 this spring to complete concrete paving work. The paving work will be done at night and with temperature and weather conditions that include a minimum temperature of 40 degrees during the night-time hours. One or both lanes of I-84 may be closed between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. for safety while crews replace the overpass. Traffic will be detoured. A new bridge and three new lanes are now being used after the old overpass was torn down. At the project's completion, all six new overpass lanes will be opened. Concrete Placing Co. is the contractor for the $25 million project. Construction is scheduled to be finished in the fall of 2008.
For current driving conditions on Idaho highways, dial 5-1-1 or visit 511.idaho.gov.