7/18/2013
Curve to be rebuilt for travelers' safety north of Shoshone on Idaho 75 beginning Sunday
SHOSHONE – Traffic will shift onto the former alignment of a short section of Idaho 75 north of Shoshone beginning Sunday (July 21) as a curve is reconstructed for motorists' safety, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Following recent construction, a concern was raised about
safely traveling through a curve in the roadway near the Big
Wood River bridge, at about milepost 77. The reconstruction is in response to those concerns.
During the work, traffic will shift to the old road and across the Big Wood River for about one-half mile while the project is completed. The contractor will complete additional work on the newly constructed roadway for up to two weeks.
The speed limit will be reduced to 35 mph through the work zone and a 13-foot width restriction will be in effect.
"We have a duty to ensure the roadway is safe for all traffic,” Resident Engineer Justin Price said.
The work will be completed by Idaho Sand & Gravel Inc,. of Jerome, the contractor for the $13.2 million reconstruction of eight miles of Idaho 75.