9/15/2008
Interstate 90 construction update for week of Sept. 15-Sept. 19
COEUR d'ALENE - The following bridge rehabilitation projects will begin Monday (Sept. 15) on Interstate 90 east of Coeur d'Alene to Mullan:
- Wolf Lodge Creek Bridge - The existing bridge deck will be rehabilitated using a hydrodemolition removal process, with a concrete overlay on the bridge surface.
- Golconda Overpass Road Interchange - The approaches to both the east- and westbound structures will be repaired, and a new drainage system installed. The expansion joints will be replaced and a new surface put on the bridge deck.
- South Fork Coeur d'Alene River Frontage Road, UPRR Bridges - The existing asphalt surface will be removed, the deteriorating concrete replaced and a concrete waterproofing system will be installed. The expansion joints will be repaired and the bridge decks will be paved with a new asphalt surface. Additional bridge structures at Milepost 45.23 and 45.48 will also get new expansion joints and surfaces.
Work will be performed during daylight hours Monday through Friday. Traffic will be re-routed around the work zone areas. The speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph.
The contractor for these $2.8 million projects is Penhall dba Concrete Barrier, Inc., of Mukilteo, Wash. Work is expected to be completed by mid-November.
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.