4/29/2011
Construction on South Fork Snake River Bridge on U.S. 26 west of Swan Valley to start Monday
RIGBY - Construction on the South Fork Snake River Bridge on U.S. 26 four miles west of Swan Valley will begin Monday (May 2), the Idaho Transportation Department announced. The project, located between milepost 372 and 374, is scheduled to be completed in late June.
Crews will resurface the bridge deck, replace bridge railing and change guardrail on each side of the bridge. Workers will diamond-grind the surface of the deck and seal it with epoxy resin and crushed rock. Resurfacing the deck will extend the life of the bridge and improve the riding surface for motorists.
During construction, motorists can expect delays. Travel will be reduced to one lane, with flaggers directing traffic through the diamond-grinding and deck-sealing operation. At other times, workers will open the bridge to two lanes, one in each direction of travel.
The speed limit in the work area will be reduced to 45 mph, and commercial vehicles will be restricted to 14 feet in width.
The transportation department awarded Cannon Builders Inc., of Blackfoot, the $472,671 contract.
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