2/27/2009
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
UPDATE: Overnight I-84 delays expected Sunday through Tuesday at Franklin Boulevard Interchange in Nampa
BOISE - Motorists can expect traffic delays on I-84 each night from Sunday through Tuesday (March 1-3) near the Franklin Boulevard Interchange in Nampa. The Idaho Transportation Department is constructing the concrete guardrail on the west side of the bridge.
Weather permitting, westbound I-84 will be closed Sunday night (March 1) under the Franklin Boulevard Bridge. Eastbound I-84 will be closed Monday night (March 2) under the bridge. Both east- and westbound I-84 will be closed on Tuesday night (March 3) under the bridge.
In addition, a brief overnight closure will be necessary for I-84 eastbound traffic Sunday night (March 1) to accommodate bridge-inspection equipment in the area.
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 in 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.
Improvements to I-84 between Franklin and Garrity are funded through the GARVEE Transportation Program. The program uses Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to expedite interstate improvements.
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.