7/11/2005
U.S. 93 Salmon Falls Creek Canal Bridge approach work begins Wednesday (July 13)
SHOSHONE - Crews will begin paving bridge approaches Wednesday (July 13) to prepare for expansion of the U.S. 93 Salmon Falls Creek Canal Bridge near Hollister, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone at milepost 25, about two miles south of Hollister. Delays of up to 10 minutes can be expected. The speed limit will be reduced to 50 mph. Vehicles will be limited to a maximum width of 14 feet through the construction zone.
Crews will work weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., although inclement weather could result in some weekend work.
The paving is the first phase of a project to widen the existing bridge in conjunction with a future widening of U.S. 93 in the area. Work on the new bridge will begin after the irrigation season concludes this fall.
The initial stage of the $1.6 million reconstruction project is expected to take about a week. It will create a safer, smoother surface. Idaho Construction Co. of Kimberly is the project contractor.
Motorists are reminded to slow down in highway construction zones. This ITD project will be the first in cooperation with the Idaho State Police, where a patrolman will be present at the construction site to monitor and enforce speed limits as part of Idahos enhanced work zone safety program.