3/23/2006
Construction update for south-central Idaho March 24-March 31
SHOSHONE - Following is the construction update for south-central Idaho for March 24-31.
U.S. 93 Twin Falls Alternate Route Stage 1: Construction on the U.S. 93 Twin Falls Alternate Route project from Washington Street to Blue Lakes Boulevard is under way.
Utility companies continue to relocate buried pipes at the intersection of Pole Line Road and Washington Street. Flaggers will direct traffic through the intersection. Some lane closures should be expected along with delays of up to 15 minutes. The use of alternate routes is encouraged. Relocation work is expected to be complete by April 1.
Overnight utility work in the intersection of Fillmore Street and Pole Line Road will begin Monday (March 27). To minimize inconvenience to motorists, work will be performed between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone. Lane closures and delays of up to 10 minutes should be expected. Work is expected to be complete by Friday, March 31.
Within the next few months the contractor will:
- continue reconstruction of the Perrine Coulee Bridge,
- begin concrete paving on the intersection of Pole Line Road and Washington Street, and
- finish work on Washington Street North.
Western Construction of Boise is the contractor for the $18.8 million Stage 1. Motorists are reminded to slow down in highway construction zones.
Bridge inspections: Bridge crews will inspect various bridges throughout Southern Idaho beginning Monday (March 27). Biennial bridge inspections are conducted to ensure motorist safety in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
I-84 Snake River Bridge (milepost 121): On Monday (March 27) eastbound traffic over the bridge will be reduced to one lane while crews inspect the bridge. Crews will then inspect the westbound side on Tuesday (March 28) reducing traffic to one lane. Each inspection is expected to be completed in a day.
I-84 overpasses: On Wednesday, March 29 crews will inspect interstate overpasses at mileposts 129, 143, and 153. Flaggers will direct overpass traffic. Lane reductions and delays can be expected.
I-84 West Wendell Interchange overpass (milepost 155): On Thursday (March 30) overpass lanes will be reduced and flaggers will direct traffic through the inspection zone.
Idaho 27 Overland Bridge in Burley: On Friday, March 31 southbound and then northbound bridge traffic will be reduced to one lane while crews inspect the bridge. To minimize impacts to commuter traffic, inspection work will be performed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flaggers will direct traffic and delays of up to 10 minutes can be expected. The inspection is expected to be completed in a day.
Airport Road south of Twin Falls: Traffic on Airport Road south of Twin Falls, from 3400 North Road to 3500 North Road, will be detoured to allow reconstruction of deteriorated pavement. The project reconstructs a one-mile segment. The detour will be in place until mid-May.
The project includes replacement of the Highline Canal Bridge on Airport Road. Motorists should expect intermittent delays with brief lane closures in the area.
ITD is partnering with the Twin Falls Highway District on the project. Stage 1 of this $2 million project is scheduled to be complete in June. Idaho Sand & Gravel of Jerome is the project contractor.
Idaho 77, Declo to Albion: This repavement project begins five miles south of Declo and continues to Albion (mileposts 18-23). Delays of up to 10 minutes are possible. Construction is expected to be complete by late this spring. The project will create a smoother and safer road surface.
U.S. 93, Salmon Falls Creek Canal Bridge: Traffic on U.S. 93 over the Salmon Falls Creek Canal Bridge (milepost 25), two miles south of Hollister, has been shifted to a new section of bridge. The traffic shift is part of a project to widen the existing bridge in conjunction with a future widening project for that section of U.S. 93. The speed limit will be reduced to 50 mph.
This stage of the $1.6 million project is expected to be completed by late spring. It will create a safer, smoother road surface for motorists. Idaho Construction Co. of Kimberly is the project contractor.
Idaho 81, Bridge Replacements: Crews are replacing the existing J&H Canal Bridges on Idaho 81 (milepost 23-25) one mile east of Declo. The $1.4 million project is expected to be complete in May 2006. Cannon Builders, Inc. of Blackfoot is the project contractor.
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