Idaho

Transportation Department

8/10/2009

Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov

Vista project notice: Vista restricted near I-84 Tuesday and Wednesday (Aug. 11 and 12)

BOISE -  Motorists can expect overnight lane restrictions on Vista Avenue over I-84 the nights of Tuesday (Aug. 11) and Wednesday (Aug. 12). The Idaho Transportation Department will close one lane in both directions from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night as crews pour concrete for the new bridge piers.

 

The I-84/Vista Avenue Interchange, which was constructed in 1969, is being reconstructed to ease congestion, increase safety and improve traffic flow.

 

Construction is expected to be complete in fall 2010.

 

The contractor for the $17.8 million project is Central Paving Inc. of Boise.

 

Project construction is funded through the federal stimulus program, created to generate jobs and help boost Idaho's economy while upgrading the foundation for future economic growth.

 

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.