Idaho

Transportation Department

1/7/2010

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

Expect I-84 restrictions and delays tonight through Tuesday (Jan. 7-12) for work near the Vista Interchange
BOISE - Motorists should expect overnight lane closures and delays on I-84 near the Vista Interchange tonight (Thursday, Jan. 7) through Tuesday (Jan. 12) as the Idaho Transportation Department's reconstruction project continues, weather permitting.

 

Starting tonight at 10 p.m., one lane will be closed in each direction while crews work on the Vista Interchange bridge. All lanes will re-open at 5 a.m. Friday (Jan. 8). Motorists should expect minor delays during the overnight work.

 

Motorists should watch for overnight closures and delays on I-84 near the Vista Interchange Sunday through Tuesday (Jan. 10-12). At 5 a.m. Wednesday (Jan. 13), traffic will switch to a new configuration at the westbound off-ramp and the eastbound on-ramp.

 

Construction is expected to be complete in September 2010.

 

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

 

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.