8/26/2008
East Fork Road contract advertised to construction bidders
HAILEY - A stretch of East Fork Road is one step closer to the beginning of reconstruction with the advertisement of the construction contract for contractor bidding, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Blaine County Commissioners unanimously agreed to move forward with the project in June. Reconstruction of the road is a local project and will be administered by ITD.
When completed, the one-mile section of East Fork Road between the Big Wood River bridge and a point near Ranch Lane will include two 11-foot travel lanes and two 5-foot painted bike lanes. Disturbed areas within the right of way will be seeded with grasses and native vegetation.
Award of a contract is expected to be announced later this fall. Once awarded, more information about the construction schedule will be announced.