5/15/2009
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
North College Road to be closed at Blue Lakes starting Monday (May 18)
TWIN FALLS - North College Road will be closed to traffic at its intersection with Blue Lakes Boulevard beginning as soon as Monday (May 18) as crews continue installation of a storm water sewer system, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Crews will work on water and utility lines through the intersection, requiring several days of partial closure to through traffic. The intersection will remain open to north-south traffic without interruption, and North College east of Blue Lakes also will remain open.
The intersection work should be completed by Memorial Day weekend (May 22). Crews will not work over the holiday weekend.
Blue Lakes Boulevard will be restricted to two lanes through Falls Avenue after construction progresses through the intersection and continues toward the southern boundary of the project. More information about extension of lane restrictions will be announced as it becomes available.
The intersection of Cheney Drive West remains closed for concrete work. Business access on the west side of Blue Lakes will be maintained for right turns only. Drivers should watch for changing accesses.
No left turns onto or from Blue Lakes Boulevard are permitted through the construction zone. Drivers should consider alternate routes to access businesses adjacent to the construction zone.
Drivers also are reminded to follow all temporary traffic control devices when traveling through the construction zone, watch for hazards and be cautious of workers and equipment at all times.
For a weekly construction update and other project information, visit the ITD Web site: http://itd.idaho.govand click on Projects, then South-Central and U.S. 93, Blue Lake-Falls Ave. to Poleline Rd.
ITD and the Idaho State Police caution motorists to slow down and pay attention when driving in work zones, where increased fines and other penalties apply. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and dial 5-1-1 or visit 511.idaho.gov for information on state highway or interstate construction activity.