1/30/2009
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Weekly GARVEE Southwest Idaho highway construction report for Jan. 30-Feb. 6
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 - New York Canal widening
Crews are widening the I-84 bridge over the New York Canal just east of the Orchard Street Interchange. The project will allow new ramp lanes at the Orchard Interchange and future additional lanes in the I-84 median.
The speed limit on I-84 is 55 mph and shoulders are restricted in the project area.
The project is expected to be complete in the spring of 2009.
WEST TREASURE VALLEY - Interstate 84, Garrity to Meridian widening
Interstate 84 is being widened to add lanes between Garrity in Nampa and Meridian. At least one lane of traffic in each direction is typically open between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on weekdays and between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Two lanes in each direction are open during the day.
The transportation department reminds motorists to use extra caution while traveling in the area.
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.
NAMPA - Interstate 84, Franklin Boulevard Interchange Bridge reconstruction
Work continues on the Franklin Boulevard Interchange Bridge to reconstruct the east half of the bridge to will for future I-84 widening.
The project is expected to be complete in the summer of 2009 and will allow future widening on I-84.
Concrete Placing Company Inc. of Boise is the contractor for this $3.1 million project.
WEST TREASURE VALLEY - Robinson Boulevard and Black Cat Road bridge replacement
Crews have resumed work with the placement of new girders for the Black Cat Road and Robinson Boulevard bridges, and the investigation into the Oct. 27 incident continues.
The bridge investigation is not expected to interfere with progress on the I-84 widening project.
Completion of the bridge project is expected by early spring.
The contractor for this $8.5 million project is Graham Construction & Management, Inc. of Spokane.
Robinson Blvd. is closed from Franklin Road to Stamm Lane. Black Cat Road is closed between Franklin Road and Overland Road.
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.