8/21/2008
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Broadway Avenue resurfacing, south of Rossi Street, to begin in early September
BOISE - Crews will begin pavement rehabilitation in early September on a 1.5-mile section of Broadway Avenue (U.S. 20), from Rossi Street south to the Ridenbaugh Canal, near the Federal Way overpass, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
As part of the project, pedestrian ramp reconstruction was completed last week in an effort to avoid interfering with school pedestrian traffic. Monday (Aug. 25) is the first day of classes for Boise schools (Independent School District of Boise City) and Boise State University's fall semester.
To minimize impacts to motorists, crews will work an evening and overnight schedule. All lanes will remain open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. At least one lane in each direction will remain open during construction.
All efforts will be made to maintain cross street and business access; however, temporary closures can be expected as the paving process moves through the project.
This is the second and final stage of a repaving project that began in June 2003 with the resurfacing of Broadway between the Boise River Bridge and Rossi Street. Sections of the roadway are deteriorated, cracked and rutted. The project will extend the life of the roadway and result in a smoother ride.
Central Paving Co. Inc. is the contractor on this $1.02 million project, scheduled for completion in late October.
ITD and the Idaho State Police warn 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.