6/26/2009
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Weekly GARVEE southwest Idaho highway construction report for June 26-July 3
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
Work continues on a project to reconstruct the Orchard Street Interchange in Boise.
Westbound I-84 will be closed overnight from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday (June 29-30).
Motorists will exit and re-enter using the on- and off-ramps. Flaggers will direct traffic.
Orchard Street also will be reduced to one lane in each direction on both nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Motorists can continue to expect north- and southbound lanes on Orchard Street to be shifted slightly west.
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. ITD advises motorists to be cautious of trucks and equipment.
WEST TREASURE VALLEY - Interstate 84, Garrity to Meridian widening
ITD is adding a third east- and westbound lane to I-84 between Nampa and Meridian.
Motorists are advised to continue to use caution when heading westbound on I-84 near the Meridian Overpass. Construction trucks will be merging with traffic in this area. The I-84 speed limit is 55 mph.
In addition, these GARVEE projects will begin this summer and fall:
MERIDIAN Interstate 84, Ten Mile Interchange construction
Construct interchange to replace current overpass at location. Project also includes improvements to local roadways.
Est. Start: Mid-July 2009
Est. Completion: May 2011
BOISE - Interstate 84, Vista Avenue Interchange Reconstruction*
Rebuild interchange to accommodate traffic and future I-84 lanes.
Est. Start: Mid-July 2009
Est. Completion: Sept. 2010
* Design for the project was funded by GARVEE, but construction will be funded by stimulus.
BOISE - Interstate 84, Cole Road to Broadway Avenue widening
Rebuild and widen freeway to add two new lanes, creating four in each direction.
Est. Start: Sept. 2009
Est. Completion: Dec. 2011
NAMPA - Interstate 84, Garrity Bridges replacement
Replace two bridges with a single, wider bridge to allow additional lanes on the interstate.
Est. Start: Sept. 2009
Est. Completion: Dec. 2010
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.