9/2/2009
Idaho 55 alert: resurfacing from State Street to above Shadow Valley Golf Course to begin after Labor Day Weekend
BOISE - In the days (Sept. 8-10) immediately following the Labor Day weekend, the Idaho Transportation Department will begin a resurfacing project on Idaho 55 in Eagle, from the State Street intersection (Idaho 44) north to the overhead message board located just beyond Shadow Valley Golf Course.
The pavement in this stretch is rough and rutted. The resurfacing process will extend the life of the roadway and create a smoother ride for motorists.
About an inch and a half of the existing pavement will be milled off the surface, then replaced with new material in an overlay.
The 5.5-mile corridor shifts from as few as two lanes to as many as six. At least one lane in each direction will be maintained throughout the project. The traffic pattern for the corridor will change several times throughout the life of the project, which is expected to be completed in early October.
Knife River of Boise is the contractor for this $1.4 million project.