8/8/2013
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Traffic impacts announced through Thanksgiving for work east of Boise on I-84
BOISE - The Idaho Transportation Department wants the public to be aware that construction activities on Interstate 84 east of Boise, between the Eisenman and Mayfield exits, have moved all traffic over to one side of the interstate for one-lane travel in both directions until just before Thanksgiving.
The Blacks Creek Rest Area on the eastbound side is closed until Labor Day, as are the eastbound on-ramps from Eisenman and Blacks Creek. The detour for these closed ramps takes traffic west to the Gowen Road Interchange to put them back on the eastbound freeway.
In addition, the port of entry is closed on the eastbound side, and a 14-foot width restriction is in effect.
After Labor Day, the eastbound rest area will reopen, but the westbound Blacks Creek Rest Area and the Eisenman and Blacks Creek off-ramps will be closed until just before Thanksgiving.
ITD also reminds drivers of ongoing blasting in the I-84 median in the same general area. The blasting, which is flattening rock outcroppings to improve driver safety, will conclude by mid-September.