5/1/2009
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Motorists should watch for lane restrictions on Orchard Street early Sunday
BOISE - Traffic on Orchard Street will be restricted to one lane starting at 6 a.m. Sunday (May 3) as crews complete work on a water line, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
North- and southbound traffic on Orchard Street will be restricted to one lane 300 feet north of I-84. The work is expected to be complete by noon.
In addition, motorists should be prepared for an overnight lane closure on I-84 on Monday (May 4). The inside, eastbound lane will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to allow crews to work on center piers for the new bridge.
The Idaho Transportation Department is building a new bridge and ramps to replace the old structure and make way for new lanes underneath on I-84.
The project includes reconfiguring parts of Wright Street and Victory Road to improve traffic flow south of the interchange.
Speed limits on Orchard Street, Wright Street and Victory Road are 25 mph and 55 mph on I-84 in the project vicinity.
Construction is expected to be complete in spring 2010.
The $15.1 million project is funded through the GARVEE Transportation Program, which uses Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to expedite interstate improvements.
McAlvain Group of Companies, Inc. is the contractor.
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.