Idaho

Transportation Department

9/7/2010

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

Eastbound I-84 to be restricted at night near Ten Mile Interchange this week
MERIDIAN - The right lane of eastbound I-84 will be closed at night this week during paving at the future Ten Mile Interchange ramps, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.

Restrictions will begin at 10 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. overnight on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights (Sept. 7-9).

 

The week will end with a full interstate closure between 10 p.m. Friday (Sept. 10) and 7 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 11). A second interstate closure is scheduled for the same hours on Saturday night.

 

The transportation department is building a new interchange with on- and off-ramps at Ten Mile road. The project will relieve congestion at the Meridian and Garrity interchanges and on local roads.

 

The interchange is expected to fully open in Summer 2011.

 

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.