1/20/2011
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Nighttime I-84 restrictions will begin Sunday (Jan. 23) between Locust Grove and Black Cat
MERIDIAN - Interstate 84 will
be restricted overnight between Black Cat and Locust Grove next week (Jan. 23-26) while the Idaho Transportation Department
installs overhead sign poles for the future Ten Mile Interchange.
- Westbound I-84 will be restricted to one lane between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on
Sunday and Monday nights (Jan. 23 and 24).
- Eastbound I-84 will be
restricted to one lane during the same hours on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
nights (Jan. 24-26).
Motorists are encouraged to
plan extra time to get through the construction zone.
The work will be rescheduled
in the case of inclement weather.
The new Ten Mile Interchange is expected to reduce congestion at the Garrity Boulevard
and Meridian Road interchanges. It is on schedule to 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.