7/2/2014
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Lardo Bridge construction begins week of July 14
BOISE –The team of Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction and Lochner anticipate construction of the Lardo Bridge replacement project to begin the week of July 14. The traveling public will see construction activity begin on the north side of the bridge.
The Idaho Transportation Department will replace the 83-year old Lardo Bridge on the southwest shore of Payette Lake. The bridge will accommodate one lane of traffic in each direction, along with bicycle and pedestrian facilities on each side of the bridge.
While construction activity will be noticeable, drivers will not be impacted by any road closures at this stage. The new bridge will be constructed north of the existing structure.
By using an accelerated construction technique called lateral slide, the new bridge will eventually be slid into place after the old bridge is demolished. This method significantly reduces the duration of the full
closure of the bridge. Traffic during the closure will be detoured to Boydstun Street. The Lardo Bridge closure is anticipated for this fall following Labor Day.