4/20/2009
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Repairs to Mountain Home Overpass to begin Sunday (April 26)
BOISE - A project to repair the Mountain Home Overpass at exit 90 over I-84 is expected to begin Sunday (April 26), the Idaho Transportation Department announced. The work is expected to continue for approximately two weeks, ending in early May.
This project will repair the overpass at milepost 90 that was damaged by a commercial tractor trailer when struck in July 2007. Several steel girders and cross frames will be repaired. Work will occur during daytime hours. Because it involves welding, work is prohibited during nighttime hours when the glare from the welding could cause disorientation or confusion in motorists driving through the work zone.
The westbound traffic on I-84 will be restricted to one lane during repair operations, utilizing the inside westbound lane and shoulder if needed. Neither eastbound traffic on the interstate nor traffic on the bridge will be restricted.
RSCI of Meridian is the contractor for this $54,000 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.