12/6/2010
New on- and off-ramp configuration starts for eastbound motorists at I-84 Garrity Interchange
I-84 Eastbound
Through Traffic
- I-84 eastbound
traffic has been moved north into the median at the Garrity Interchange. The
two lanes of traffic remain in the median until the third lane is added near
the Robinson Road Overpass. Motorists entering I-84 from Garrity now merge with
through traffic as the third lane at Robinson Road Overpass.
I-84 Eastbound
Off-Ramp
- The I-84 off-ramp at Garrity has been temporarily moved about one-quarter mile west while eastbound traffic is moved into the median near the Garrity Interchange. The
temporary off-ramp is needed for the next couple of months while crews remove
and replace the I-84 eastbound bridge over Garrity Boulevard.
I-84 Eastbound
On-Ramp
- The I-84 on-ramp at Garrity has been lengthened, allowing for an easier merge
with existing I-84 traffic. The new ramp configuration gives motorists a
dedicated lane that merges into I-84 and becomes the third lane near the
Robinson Road Overpass. This configuration is expected to last until the
project is nearly finished in the summer 2011.
The project is
expected to be completed by summer 2011, with three lanes open in each
direction on I-84 over the bridge, eventually connecting with a fourth lane in
each direction east of the interchange.
ITD and the Idaho State Police advise 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.