2/2/2011
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Construction of slip ramp on westbound I-84 in Caldwell to begin this spring
CALDWELL - Construction of
a slip ramp is expected to begin between April 15 and May 15 on westbound I-84
in Caldwell, the Idaho Transportation Department announced. The project is
expected to last about two and a half months and is expected to improve traffic flow.
The slip ramp
- a lane that starts and ends between an on-ramp and an off-ramp - will run
between 10th Street Interchange and Franklin Road Interchange. The mile-long slip ramp
will allow motorists to enter I-84 at Franklin, remain in the
lane farthest right, and exit at 10th - never having to merge with
interstate traffic. A similar auxiliary lane is expected to run eastbound on
I-84 between Franklin and Garrity boulevards when that project is completed in
2012.
Concrete Placing
Co, of Boise, is the contractor on the $1.16 million project.