8/29/2008
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Broadway Avenue resurfacing project under way, nighttime noise increased; milling begins Tuesday (Sept. 2)
BOISE - Crews have completed manhole preparation and will begin milling the roadway Tuesday (Sept. 2) on a 1.5-mile section of Broadway Avenue (U.S. 20) in Boise, from Rossi Street south to the Ridenbaugh Canal, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) announced. Paving is expected to begin the following week.
"During the milling process significant nighttime noise can be expected while crews work their way through the corridor," said Merrill Sharp, ITD Project Manager. "We understand this can be a burden to area residents and ask them to please bear with us. In the end, Broadway will be a smoother, safer road for the traveling public."
To minimize impacts to motorists, pavement rehabilitation crews will work an evening and overnight schedule. All lanes remain open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. At least one lane in each direction will remain open during construction.
All efforts are being made to maintain cross street and business access; however, temporary closures can be expected when the paving process moves through the project.
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.