3/9/2009
Overnight I-84 lane restrictions expected Tuesday through Thursday near Orchard Interchange
BOISE - Segments of Interstate 84 will be reduced to one lane near the Orchard Street Interchange overnight Tuesday through Thursday (March 10-12) as part of the Idaho Transportation Department's New York Canal construction project.
One lane will be closed on both east- and westbound I-84 Tuesday night (March 10). One lane will be closed on westbound I-84 Wednesday and Thursday nights (March 11-12).
Lane restrictions will be in place from 10 p.m. each night to 5 a.m. the following morning. They will allow crews to modify guardrail and pour concrete in the project area.
ITD is widening the bridge over the New York Canal in preparation for future improvements to the Orchard Street Interchange and I-84.
The speed limit will be to 55 mph through the work zone, and highway shoulders are restricted in the project area. ITD advises motorists to be aware of workers and equipment.
The bridge-widening project is expected to be complete this spring. It is part of a series of improvements in the GARVEE Transportation Program, which uses Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to expedite highway improvements.
Concrete Placing Company Inc. of Boise is the contractor for the $4.6 million New York Canal Bridge project.
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.