2/4/2009
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Part of Front Street to be restricted during Special Olympics
BOISE - The northern-most lane of Front Street, between 5th and 9th streets, will be closed during the upcoming 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
The street will close at 6 a.m. the morning of Saturday, Feb. 7 and will remain closed through 5 p.m. on the night of Friday. Feb. 13.
ITD has partnered with other Idaho agencies to make sure the Special Olympics are a success. ITD has worked closely with Idaho State Police, State Communications, Ada County Highway District, Connecting Idaho Partners, Idaho Power, Special Olympics Idaho and the National Weather Service for more than a year. The group has met regularly since early last summer to coordinate efforts.
For more information regarding transportation of athletes during the 2009 Special Olympics World Games, please contact: Justine Sgalio, Manager of Media Relations and Communications, 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games at 208-377-7161.