7/18/2011
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Nampa traffic signal synchronization project to wrap up next week
NAMPA - A project to link traffic signals in and around downtown Nampa to create a more efficient traffic flow is expected to finish next week, the Idaho Transportation Department announced. The traffic signal synchronization project began in January.
Starting tomorrow (Tuesday, July 19), crews will work an 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. schedule to complete the project.
The project allows the signals to be synchronized through fiber optics. Pedestrian signals with countdown indicators also were added at intersections. Crews also finished work on the wireless communication equipment to allow the city to control signal timing from its traffic service shop.
The signal improvements mean people who drive the posted speed through the area should have fewer stops for red lights. The contractor has completed his work except for signal poles at 12th and 2nd. The poles are expected to arrive this week, and installation should be complete by July 27.
Quality Electric Inc., of Boise, is the contractor on this $1.01 million project.
The city of Nampa paid for the design will pay a portion of the construction contract.
The funding breakdown is almost 93 percent Federal Aid and about 7 percent local funding. ITD is administering the federal aid funds. No ITD funds are being expended on this "off-system" project.