5/12/2009
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
UPDATE: State and Glenwood repaving project changes and restrictions
BOISE - Starting this evening (Tuesday, May 12) and continuing through the weekend, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) reminds motorists on State and Glenwood streets to drive safe while maneuvering through a series of planned traffic changes as crews repave the busy corridor.
- Crews will be paving the northbound lanes of Glenwood tonight (Tuesday, May 12) on the south side of the bridge toward the Chinden/Glenwood intersection. There will be a traffic shift tomorrow (Wednesday, May 13) in that area for the southbound lanes.
- NEW! Riverside Drive will not be accessible from Glenwood starting at 7 p.m. Friday through 5:30 a.m. Monday (May 15-18). Riverside Village can be accessed off of Bogart Lane from State Street. Electronic message boards south of the intersection by Marigold Drive and on Riverside Drive facing the subdivision are in place to warn residents of the temporary access restriction.
- NEW! The design of the raised traffic separator south of State Street has changed. It has been shortened to allow for a left turn into the approach between Sonic and Walgreens. Originally, that access was going to be eliminated for left turns. Now, a half-pork chop-shaped island will permit both right and left turns into the business area, but no left turns out will be allowed.
This is part of a larger Idaho Transportation Department project to repair and resurface State and Glenwood streets (Idaho 44) through Garden City, Boise and Eagle. The roadway is deteriorated, cracked and rutted. The project will significantly extend the life of the roadway and result in a smoother ride for motorists.
During the week, traffic barrels have to pulled to allow unimpeded two-lane traffic in each direction during the morning (5:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.) and evening (3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.) commutes, but they will be back in place and traffic may be restricted to one lane each way from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
The speed limit will be reduced to 35 mph on State, and remains 35 mph on Glenwood.
Central Paving Co. Inc. Boise is the contractor on this $4.4 million project.
ITD and local law enforcement 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.