3/6/2009
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Weekly GARVEE southwest Idaho highway construction report for March 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
Motorists should expect restrictions on westbound I-84 near the Orchard Interchange Friday (March 6).
One lane of westbound I-84 will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews pour concrete as part of the new bridge.
This project will widen 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 this spring.
WEST TREASURE VALLEY - Interstate 84, Garrity to Meridian widening
I-84 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between the Garrity and Ten Mile interchanges overnight tonight (Friday, March 6) through next Saturday (March 14) The contractor will be working on formwork stripping, sign placement, pipe work and guardrail placement.
Weather permitting, I-84 will be restricted to one lane in each direction between the Garrity and Ten Mile interchanges from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. weekdays and 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night.
Two lanes of traffic in each direction 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
Work continues on the Franklin Boulevard Interchange Bridge to reconstruct the east half of the bridge to match the west half reconstructed in 1999.
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
The Robinson Boulevard and Black Cat Road bridges over I-84 are now open to traffic.
The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph across the bridges until late March. Also in late March, traffic across the bridge will be restricted to one lane for final paving.
The project, in its entirety, is expected to be completed by April 1.
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.
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.