7/21/2009
U.S. 26 project from Anderson and Lincoln intersection in Idaho Falls to Idaho 43 starts Wednesday
RIGBY - Construction on U.S. 26 from the intersection of Anderson and Lincoln in Idaho Falls to Idaho 43 (Beaches Corner) starts Wednesday (July 22), the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Crews will resurface a three-mile stretch of U.S. 26 with a new layer of asphalt and a seal coat to improve pavement quality.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction, and the speed limit will be reduced to 35 mph. Motorists can expect intermittent delays of up to 15 minutes as crews conduct operations with heavy equipment.
Work will take place on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Commercial vehicles will be restricted to 12 feet in width.
Drivers should watch for construction workers and equipment, and observe all traffic signs.
HK Contractors, Inc. of Idaho Falls is the contractor on this $2.14 million contract.
The project is scheduled for completion by September.
For construction information on state highways, visit the Idaho Traveler Services Web site at 511.idaho.gov, or dial 5-1-1 from phones within Idaho. Outside Idaho, dial toll-free (888) 432-7623. Reports are updated as conditions change.