4/1/2013
Perrine Bridge resurfacing scheduled to begin next week
TWIN FALLS – Resurfacing the Perrine Bridge travel lanes is scheduled to begin on Monday (April 8), and likely will result in delays, the Idaho Transportation Department announced. Drivers should expect delays and restrictions when approaching and crossing the bridge for about a month after work begins.
The existing asphalt and concrete surface will be removed and replaced by a silica-fume concrete driving surface. Crews will also be performing maintenance to the pedestrian handrails and the bridge substructure.
Half of the bridge, including pedestrian walkways, will be closed at all times during the work and traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction for the duration of the work. Work to resurface the bridge is expected to take about 13 days per side. The handrail and substructure maintenance will follow the surface work and will restrict traffic for up to three additional weeks.
“We tried to shorten the work window allowed to the contractor as much as possible to reduce the impact to traffic,” Resident Engineer Scot Stacey said. “The end result will be a new road surface that is expected to last for the remaining life of the Perrine Bridge.”
Work will begin on the northbound lanes (east side) of the bridge early Monday morning with concrete removal. The replacement concrete material requires four days of cure time between each pour which will result in times of reduced activity by the contractor.
Drivers can expect delays while approaching and crossing the bridge, particularly during high traffic periods. Drivers are encouraged to plan for additional travel time or find an alternate route if possible.
The Perrine Bridge is one of 12 bridges receiving surface repairs and maintenance through this contract. Most of the bridges were completed throughout 2012 but the Perrine Bridge was delayed due to scheduling conflicts and community events.
Cannon Builders Inc., of Blackfoot, is the contractor for the $2.6 million project.