12/23/2008
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Highway construction projects in southwest Idaho will be suspended intermittently for holidays
BOISE - The following highway construction projects in southwest Idaho will be suspended on the following days during the upcoming holiday season:
CALDWELL - Franklin & 21st road and bridge project
The contractor will not work Dec. 24-26, or New Year's Day (Jan. 1)
The project is expected to be complete in July.
PAYETTE - 7th Avenue North improvement
The contractor will not work on Christmas (Thursday, Dec. 25) or New Year's Day (Jan. 1)
The project is expected to be complete in July.
WEISER - Snake River Bridge replacement
The contractor will not work on Christmas (Thursday, Dec. 25) or New Year's Day (Jan. 1)
The project is expected to be complete in the fall of 2009.
The following Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) projects in southwest Idaho will be suspended for the upcoming holidays:
BOISE - Interstate 84 East improvements - Soundwall placement
The contractor will not work Dec. 25-28
The project is expected to be complete in January.
BOISE - Interstate 84 East improvements - New York Canal widening
The contractor will not work on Christmas (Thursday, Dec. 25) or New Year's Day (Jan. 1)
The project is expected to be complete in the spring of 2009.
NAMPA - Interstate 84, Franklin Boulevard Interchange Bridge reconstruction
The contractor will not work on Christmas (Thursday, Dec. 25) or New Year's Day (Jan. 1)
The project is expected to be complete in the summer of 2009.
WEST TREASURE VALLEY - Interstate 84, Garrity to Meridian widening
The contractor will not work on Christmas (Thursday, Dec. 25) or New Year's Day (Jan. 1)
The project is expected to be complete in 2010.
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.