12/21/2010
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Floating Feather Road turnbay project to begin in early January
BOISE - A project to add a turnbay to the
intersection of Floating Feather Road to serve north- and southbound traffic is
slated to begin Jan. 3, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
A 10-foot irrigation structure (concrete box culvert)
exists within the project's limits and will be extended on both sides of Idaho
16 to allow for the lane addition. The project also involves some road
widening.
The bridge must be completed by March 15, in time
for the irrigation season. The roadwork will finish by May 1.
During the project, traffic will use one lane in
each direction, just as it is now. The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph.
Deer Flat Sand & Gravel Inc., of Nampa, is the
contractor on this $266,000 project.
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.