Idaho

Transportation Department

6/3/2010






I-84/NAMPA: Franklin Road to 11th Avenue widening to start in late June; Concrete Placing apparent low bidder

BOISE - The final project in the widening of I-84 to three lanes from Franklin Road to Garrity Boulevard in Nampa is expected to start in late June. Concrete Placing Company of Boise is the apparent low bidder for reconstruction of the Franklin Road to 11th Avenue project. Bridge projects at Garrity and at 11th are already under way to accommodate the additional lanes.

The low bid for the Franklin to 11th project was $22.2 million.

The project will improve I-84 between the Franklin and Garrity interchanges by widening the interstate to three lanes in each direction and adding an auxiliary lane for eastbound traffic. The auxiliary lane allows motorists to enter I-84 at Franklin, remain in the lane furthest right, and exit at Garrity - never having to merge with interstate traffic.

 

The project also includes the replacement of the Union Pacific Railroad and Phyllis Canal bridges.

 

Construction is expected to be complete by late spring or early summer 2012. The widening project is one of several interstate improvements projects occurring in an 18-mile stretch of I-84, funded by the GARVEE Transportation Program. The program uses proceeds from Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to accelerate highway improvements throughout the Idaho.

 

The Idaho Transportation Department reminds motorists to dial 5-1-1 or go to the Traveler Services Web site, 511.idaho.gov, to check for updates on highway construction and conditions on the state highway system.