7/6/2009
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Contract opened for I-84 widening from Cole Road to Broadway Ave., Concrete Placing Co. of Boise named apparent low bidder
BOISE - Concrete Placing Co. of Boise is the apparent low bidder for a project to widen Interstate 84 from two lanes in each direction to four lanes in each direction between the Cole Interchange and Broadway Interchange starting in September, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
The project bid was $35.9 million.
This project rebuilds and widens 3.2 miles of I-84. Widening will occur in the median area of the existing roadway and will include a permanent median barrier separating traffic to improve safety.
This work will not only significantly aid in reducing congestion, but also will extend the life of the current roadway and improve the drive for motorists.
Traffic in the corridor is expected to at least double to more than 120,000 vehicle trips per day by the year 2030.
Funding for the project comes from the GARVEE Transportation Program. The program uses Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to expedite interstate improvements.
The work is expected to be complete in summer 2011.