10/16/2009
Additional road closure to start soon on Twin Falls Alternate Route project
TWIN FALLS - The beginning of road construction activities will close several sections of Pole Line Road west of Rock Creek and 2400 East Road starting as soon as Monday (Oct. 19), the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Construction crews will begin to tear up sections of the existing roadway as well as begin to construct the base for the new road. The closures will be primarily between mile sections and at canal crossings. The closures will last throughout most of the remaining construction.
All intersections with the new roadway will remain open during this phase of construction and access to homes will be maintained. Drivers are reminded to watch for closure and detour signs throughout the construction zone.
Meanwhile, the contractor, W.W. Clyde Inc. of Springville, Utah, is beginning excavation of the canyon dirt-fill section at Rock Creek. The fill section is being removed to construct a new steel-girder bridge as part of the $26.6 million U.S. 93 Alternate Route to connect north Twin Falls with the U.S. 93/U.S. 30 junction.
As a result of the closures, all traffic will be required to use U.S. 93 through Twin Falls (Blue Lakes Boulevard and Addison Avenue).
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.