5/15/2009
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Weekly GARVEE southwest Idaho highway construction report for May 15-22
BOISE - The following projects are part of the GARVEE Transportation Program in southwest Idaho, which uses funds from Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to expedite highway projects.
BOISE - Interstate 84 Orchard Street Interchange
Motorists can continue to expect north- and southbound lanes on Orchard Street to be shifted slightly west.
Shifting traffic allows all five lanes to stay open during most of construction on the Orchard Interchange.
The speed limit on I-84 is 55 mph and shoulders are restricted in the project area. The speed limit on surrounding roadways (Orchard Street, Wright Street, Victory Road) is 25 mph in the project vicinity.
ITD advises motorists to be careful around workers and equipment.
The project is expected to be complete in spring of 2010.
McAlvain Group of Companies, Inc. of Boise is the contractor for this $15.1 million project.
WEST TREASURE VALLEY - Interstate 84, Garrity to Meridian widening
Eastbound I-84 motorists will have limited access to and from Meridian Road May 15-19 while the Idaho Transportation Department reconfigures the on- and off-ramps.
- From midnight Friday (May 15) to 6 a.m. Sunday (May 17), the loop on-ramp that motorists access from southbound Meridian Road will be closed.
- From 8 p.m. Saturday (May 16) to 5 a.m. Sunday (May 17), the on-ramp that motorists access from northbound Meridian Road will be closed.
- From 8 p.m. Monday (May 18) to 5 a.m. Tuesday (May 19), the eastbound I-84 off-ramp at Meridian Road (Exit 44) will be closed.
During the on- and off-ramp closures, signs will direct motorists to enter and exit at the Eagle Road Interchange.
The ramps must be modified to accommodate the additional lanes to be added on I-84.
The project is expected to be complete in late 2009. The transportation department reminds motorists to use extra caution while traveling in the area.
The I-84 speed limit is 55 mph.
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.