3/2/2012
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Southwest Idaho highway construction report for March 2-9
BOISE - The following project is part of the GARVEE Transportation Program in southwest Idaho, which uses funds from Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to expedite highway projects.
ADA COUNTY
BOISE - Interstate 84, Cole Road to Broadway Avenue widening
The project to widen I-84 between Cole/Overland and Broadway is nearly complete. Only overhead sign installation remains.
When it is scheduled, the sign installation will take place overnight so it will not interfere with heavier traffic volumes during the day.
The speed limit has been returned to 65 mph.
Concrete Placing Co. Inc., of Boise, is the contractor on the $35.9 million project.
Following is an update on non-GARVEE state highway construction projects in southwest Idaho.
BOISE COUNTY
EAST OF BOISE - Mores Creek Bridge upgrade
The bridge reopened to two lanes on Tuesday afternoon, with the width restriction removed, and the speed limit returned to 55 mph.
Crews will need to return to the bridge briefly in the spring to complete minor work, but this work will be performed under periodic lane closures. No signals will be necessary.
RSCI, of Meridian, is the contractor on the $2.8 million project.
BOISE COUNTY
NEAR LOWMAN – Fish-passage project
A fish-passage project east of Lowman is in winter shutdown mode, as the bridge has been reopened to traffic and the speed limit returned to 55 mph. The contractor will return in the spring to re-seed the work area and resume approach work.
This project is being funded through the U.S. Forest Service.
Cannon Builders Inc., of Blackfoot, is the contractor on this $1.2 million project.
PAYETTE COUNTY
PAYETTE – U.S. 95, Payette River Bridge replacement
The project to improve the U.S. 95 bridge over the Payette River south of Payette is under way. It is expected to finish in fall 2012.
Crews are replacing the existing northbound truss bridge (built in 1927) located on U.S. 95 between Fruitland and Payette. The new bridge will be two feet higher off the water. It will have no overhead bracing or struts, as the current one does, and will be 84 feet in width, eliminating current safety concerns regarding both width and height restrictions.
The new bridge will be constructed next to, and will attach to, the existing southbound bridge. The project also includes minor roadway realignment to tie into the new bridge location.
U.S. 95 is the main route connecting northern and southern Idaho. About 18,000 vehicles use this portion of the highway daily. By 2026, the volume is expected to be more than 25,000.??Crews are still working on removing the old bridge deck.
JC Constructors Inc., of Meridian, is the contractor for this $6.17 million project.