3/31/2009
Blue Lakes Boulevard reconstruction moves into roadway Wednesday
TWIN FALLS - The reconstruction of Blue Lakes Boulevard and installation of a storm water sewer system will move into the roadway beginning Wednesday, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Installation of the new storm water sewer system began at the Snake River canyon rim in early March and has crossed Fillmore Street. The trench work will cross the southbound lanes of Blue Lakes Boulevard and progress toward Pole Line Road in the center lane.
Drivers are advised to watch for traffic control devices in the southbound and center turn lanes between the canyon rim and Pole Line Road during the latest construction phase. One southbound lane will remain open.
Later construction phases will include reconstruction of the road between Falls Avenue and Pole Line Road. That work is expected to begin in May. One lane in each direction will remain open, and business access will be restricted or altered throughout the corridor.
Western Construction of Boise is the contractor for the $4.6 million reconstruction. Weekly construction updates and other project information can be found on the Web at http://itd.idaho.gov/Projects/D4/US93BlueLakesFallsToPoleline/ .
ITD and the Idaho State Police warn 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.