2/19/2010
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Plan ahead for lane restrictions on Wright Street next week for Vista Interchange work
BOISE
- Work on the Vista Interchange will affect traffic on Wright Street starting Monday (Feb. 22).
On Wright Street, the center turn lane will be
closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday (Feb. 24). The closure
will begin at west of Vista Avenue and end east of Orchard Street. Crews will
be moving temporary construction fence.
The speed limit on Vista Avenue and Wright
Street is 25 mph. Shoulders are closed.
The Idaho Transportation Department is
reconstructing the I-84, Vista Interchange to improve safety and capacity. The
$17.8 million project is expected to be complete in summer 2010.
Central Paving Co. is the contractor.
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.