Idaho

Transportation Department

9/4/2009

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

Traffic alert: flaggers to direct motorists at Vista Avenue/Airport Way intersection overnight Tuesday (Sept. 8)

BOISE - The intersection of Vista Avenue and Airport Way/Wright Street will be reduced to one lane overnight Tuesday (Sept. 8) and flaggers will direct motorists through the area from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The Idaho Transportation Department suggests motorists plan ahead to avoid delays.

 

Crews will be working on the new traffic signal at the intersection.

 

The I-84 Vista Avenue Interchange, built in 1969, is being reconstructed to ease congestion, increase safety and improve traffic flow. Construction is expected to be complete in September 2010.

 

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

 

The construction is funded through the federal stimulus program, created to generate jobs and help boost Idaho's economy while upgrading the state's infrastructure 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.