9/30/2005
Southwest Idaho highway construction report for Oct. 2-8
BOISE - Following is the southwest Idaho highway construction report for Oct. 2-8:
BOISE COUNTY
Idaho 21, South Fork Payette River Bridge, Lowman Traffic is reduced to one 11-foot-wide lane and managed by flaggers or signals on the bridge. Work includes concrete deck rehabilitation, guardrail improvements and approach paving. The speed limit in the work zone is 25 mph. The project is expected to be complete in summer 2006.
CANYON COUNTY
Interstate 84, Karcher Interchange A new interchange will be built to serve businesses, commuters and residents on the west side of Nampa and surrounding areas. The project includes a five-lane interchange overpass to connect a new section of Idaho 55 with Karcher Road extending past its intersection with Caldwell Boulevard. Current work includes clearing the ground, tree removal, fence removal, demolition and installation of sediment control devices. Aside from increased truck traffic in the area, traffic impacts are minimal. The interchange is expected to be open for traffic by winter 2006-7. Central Paving, Inc. of Boise is the contractor for this $30 million project.
VALLEY COUNTY
Idaho 55, Banks to Donnelly Work will be done at three sites on Idaho 55 to construct drains and replace culverts. The speed limit in the work zones will be 45 mph. Travel will be restricted to one lane with traffic managed by flaggers. Motorists can expect delays of 10-15 minutes. The work sites will be near mileposts 99, 101 and 128. The project is expected to be complete by October.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Cambridge, U.S. 95, Idaho 71 pavement rehabilitation This project will rehabilitate pavement on U.S. 95 and Idaho 71 through Cambridge. Other work includes guardrail improvements, some curb and gutter work, minor drainage improvements and minor work on the bridges over Pine Creek, Spring Creek, Rush Creek and the Weiser River. The project is expected to be complete in late October.