1/5/2011
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Floating Feather Road intersection turnbay project postponed several weeks
BOISE - A project to add a turnbay to the intersection of Floating Feather Road to serve north- and southbound traffic has been delayed and is now expected to begin Jan. 18, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
The delay was the contractor's decision. It does not change the completion date of the project.The bridge must be completed by March 15, in time for the irrigation season. The roadwork will finish by May 1.
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.
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 5-1-1or visit 511.idaho.govfor information on the state highway or interstate system.