2/20/2009
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
GARVEE weekly southwest Idaho highway construction report for Feb. 20-27
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
Work continues on the widening of the I-84 bridge over the New York Canal just east of the Orchard Street Interchange. It 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 spring of 2009.
WEST TREASURE VALLEY - Interstate 84, Garrity to Meridian widening
Motorists can expect restrictions as eastbound I-84 is reduced to one lane near the Garrity Interchange Saturday through Tuesday (Feb. 21-24) overnight. Crews for the Idaho Transportation Department are working in the median as part of interstate widening.
In addition, westbound I-84 will be restricted to one lane Saturday night (Feb. 21) to complete striping.
The inside lane will be closed between the Robinson Boulevard and Black Cat Road bridges from 10 p.m. each night to 5 a.m. the following morning.
Two lanes of traffic will be open during daytime hours.
Widening and reconstruction of I-84 from Garrity to Meridian is expected to be complete in 2010. The transportation department reminds motorists to use extra caution while traveling in the area.
The speed limit is 55 mph.
NAMPA - Interstate 84, Franklin Boulevard Interchange Bridge reconstruction
Motorists can expect overnight traffic delays on I-84 next week from Monday through Thursday (Feb. 23-26) near the Franklin Boulevard Interchange in Nampa. The Idaho Transportation Department is working on the existing bridge deck that was built in 1999.
Weather permitting, the nights of Feb. 23 and 24 (Monday and Tuesday), westbound I-84 will be closed under the Franklin Boulevard Bridge. The nights of Feb. 25 and 26 (Wednesday and Thursday), eastbound I-84 will be closed under the bridge. Closures will begin at 10 p.m. each night and end at 5 a.m. the following morning.
Each night, traffic will exit and re-enter I-84 using the on- and off-ramps at the Franklin Boulevard Interchange. Flaggers will direct traffic.
The Franklin Boulevard Bridge project is expected to be complete this summer 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
Work continues on the new Robinson Boulevard and Black Cat Road bridges over I-84. Concrete was poured last week for the new bridge decks. The bridges are expected to be open to traffic this spring.
Starting Monday (Feb. 23), motorists will be routed to Victory (Powerline) and across I-84 at the Garrity Interchange or Ten Mile Road. Generally speaking, the road is called Victory near the county line, but is called Powerline farther into Canyon County.
Until next Monday's closure, Stamm Lane has been the primary detour route during construction of the Robinson Boulevard Bridge over I-84. The road will be closed to through traffic until mid-April for utility work that will be performed by a developer working with the city of Nampa.
Signs will inform motorists of the new detour route.
ITD is replacing the Robinson Boulevard and Black Cat Road bridges to accommodate new lanes on I-84 under the bridges.
Investigations are still under way to determine the cause of the Oct. 27 collapse of one of the bridge decks. The investigation will not interfere with progress on I-84.
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.