2/6/2009
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Weekly GARVEE southwest Idaho highway construction report for Feb. 6-13
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 this spring.
WEST TREASURE VALLEY - Interstate 84, Garrity to Meridian widening
The Meridian Road Overpass will be restricted to one lane in each direction overnight from Saturday night (Feb. 7) through the following Saturday (Feb. 14). The lane restrictions are necessary for ITD to modify the interchange to accommodate the new lanes on I-84.
The lane restrictions will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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, which began in early 2008, 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 spring 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 allow for future I-84 widening.
The project is expected to be complete this summer.
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.
The project is part of the I-84 expansion from Nampa to Meridian, which began in early 2008. As part of the widening, ITD is reconstructing the bridges because the old bridge columns were too close together to safely allow additional lanes on I-84.
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 Boulevard 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.