12/19/2008
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
GARVEE southwest Idaho highway construction report for Dec. 19-23
BOISE - The following projects are part of the GARVEE Transportation Program in southwest Idaho, which uses funds from Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to expedite highway projects.
BOISE - Interstate 84 East improvements - Soundwall placement
Work is nearly complete on a 3.3-mile soundwall north of westbound I-84 from Cole Road to Broadway Avenue. The wall will help reduce traffic noise for residents adjacent to I-84.
All construction, including flagging operations, will shut down Dec. 25-28 for the holidays. The remaining construction activities are on schedule for a January project completion.
The westbound I-84 shoulder is closed between the Vista and Broadway interchanges.
Flaggers may stop daytime traffic on the Broadway and Vista westbound off-ramps while construction vehicles enter or exit the work zone.
The westbound I-84 on-ramp entrance from southbound Broadway Avenue is restricted for worker safety. The speed limit is 55 mph.
Record Steel and Construction Inc. (RSCI) of Meridian is the contractor on this $9.6 million soundwall project.
The soundwall is one of several improvements planned for the I-84 East corridor in the near future, including reconstructing the Orchard Street and Vista Avenue interchanges and widening I-84 between Cole Road and Broadway Avenue.
BOISE - Interstate 84 East improvements - New York Canal widening
Crews are widening the I-84 bridge over the New York Canal just east of the Orchard Street Interchange to allow new ramp lanes at the Orchard Interchange and future additional lanes in the I-84 median.
Depending on weather conditions, motorists can expect lane restrictions on Interstate 84 between the Orchard and Vista interchanges on Sunday (Dec. 21) and Monday (Dec. 22). ITD crews will be placing guardrail, setting girders for the new bridge and striping the road near the Three Mile Ditch.
At least one lane in each direction will remain open overnight between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. All lanes will be open during daytime hours.
The speed limit on I-84 is 55 mph and shoulders are restricted in the project area.
The contractor will not work on Christmas (Thursday, Dec. 25) or on New Year's Day (Jan. 1.)
The project is expected to be complete in spring of 2009.
WEST TREASURE VALLEY - Robinson Boulevard and Black Cat Road bridge replacement
Crews have resumed work outside of the immediate area of the Oct. 27 bridge deck collapse, and the investigation into the incident continues. A recovery plan is being developed.
An assembly structure collapsed during a concrete pour of bridge decks in a field northwest of the former Robinson Road structure. No work is occurring on the bridge decks.
The intersection of Robinson Boulevard and Flamingo Avenue was rebuilt and reopened Dec. 10.
The bridge investigation is not expected to interfere with progress on the I-84 widening project.
Robinson Boulevard is closed from Franklin Road to Stamm Lane. Black Cat Road is closed between Franklin Road and Overland Road.
Graham Construction & Management Inc. of Spokane is the contractor for the $8.5 million bridge project.
WEST TREASURE VALLEY - Interstate 84, Garrity to Meridian widening
I-84 eastbound lanes have been shifted onto the lanes in the center (where westbound traffic operated for the last three to four months) between Garrity and Meridian. The lane shift will be in effect until early Summer 2009.
The transportation department reminds motorists to use extra caution while traveling in the area. Work on I-84 will continue through the winter months.
The speed limit is 55 mph.
Widening and reconstruction of I-84 from Garrity to Meridian is expected to be complete in 2010.
Construction of a new interchange at Ten Mile Road is anticipated to begin in June 2009 and be complete in the summer of 2011.
The contractor will not work on Christmas (Thursday, Dec. 25) or New Year's Day (Jan. 1.)
NAMPA - Interstate 84, Franklin Boulevard Interchange Bridge reconstruction
Reconstruction of the east half of the Franklin Boulevard Bridge over I-84 is nearing completion.
In mid-January/early February, traffic on the bridge will be switched to the east half of the bridge to allow work on the west half.
Intermittent nighttime lane closures also will continue on I-84 near the Franklin Boulevard Interchange.
The project is expected to be complete in the summer of 2009 and will allow future widening on I-84.
The contractor will not work on Christmas (Thursday, Dec. 25) or New Year's Day (Jan. 1.)
Concrete Placing Company Inc. of Boise is the contractor for this $3.1 million 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.