3/20/2009
I-84 will be restricted March 22-24 near Orchard Interchange
BOISE - Motorists should expect restrictions on east- and westbound I-84 near the Orchard Interchange Sunday morning (March 22) through Tuesday night (March 24) as a part of the Idaho Transportation Department's New York Canal construction project.
Weather permitting, Sunday morning (March 22) the outside lanes of east- and westbound I-84 will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon while crews move guardrail and re-stripe.
Monday night (March 23) and Tuesday night (March 24) the inside east- and westbound I-84 lanes will be restricted from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to move material into the median.
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 is 55 mph and highway shoulders are restricted in the project area. ITD advises motorists to be aware of trucks and equipment.
The bridge-widening project is expected to be complete in spring 2009. It is part of a series of improvements in the GARVEE Transportation Program, which uses Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to expedite interstate 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.