12/12/2008
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
One lane of westbound I-84 will be closed near Orchard Interchange Sunday night (Dec. 14)
BOISE - The I-84 westbound inside lane near the Orchard Street Interchange will be closed Sunday night (Dec. 14), the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
The westbound inside lane will be closed between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. to move construction equipment.
ITD is widening the bridge over New York Canal just east of the I-84, Orchard Street Interchange to prepare for future improvements to the interchange and I-84.
The speed limit is 55 mph and highway shoulders are restricted on I-84 between Orchard and Vista.
ITD advises motorists to be aware of trucks and equipment in the area. The bridge-widening project is expected to be complete in Spring 2009.
The project is part of a series of interstate improvements planned for I-84 between Cole and Broadway interchanges through the GARVEE Transportation Program. The program uses Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to accelerate highway improvement projects.
Improvements will include reconstructing Orchard Interchange and widening I-84 between Cole and Vista interchanges.
Concrete Placing Company Inc. of Boise is the contractor for the $4.6 million New York Canal Bridge project.
ITD and the Idaho State Police caution 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.