Media Manager

RIGBY - Here is the construction update for eastern Idaho for June 22-28:

Sunnyside I-15 Interchange to I-15B Traffic on Interstate 15 south of Idaho Falls is one lane in each direction between mileposts 114 and 120 throughout the summer. The speed limit is 55 mph. Work continues on the I-15 interchange overpass, and girders are being placed on the Snake River Bridge. Idaho Construction of Kimberly is the contractor for the $23 million project scheduled for completion by fall 2006.

U.S. 20, Hitt and St. Leon interchanges Traffic is one lane in each direction. The speed limit is 55 mph. Access is closed to and from U.S. 20 north of Idaho Falls to Ucon. Businesses on those roads can be accessed from county roads. Western Construction of Boise is building the $19 million project, which is scheduled for completion by this fall.

U.S. 20, south of Ashton Paving is under way on U.S. 20 south of Ashton. Traffic is one-lane, one-way during work hours and controlled by flaggers and pilot cars between mileposts 353 and 360. Motorists should expect delays up to 15 minutes. The speed limit is 45 mph. The $1.8 million pavement rehabilitation is being done by H-K Contractors of Idaho Falls.

U.S. 20/Holbrook Road Work continues on U.S. 20 south of Rigby. The U.S. 20/Holbrook Road intersection is permanently closed. H-K Contractors of Idaho Falls is lengthening the southbound on-ramp, realigning 200 North west of the highway and repairing the existing overpass. The South Rigby overpass is closed through mid-July. Alternate routes are the North Rigby and County Line Road interchanges.

Idaho 33, Canyon Creek Bridge Work has resumed on the bridge. The speed limit is 45 mph. Traffic is being routed over the old bridge throughout construction. Sletten Contstruction of Great Falls, Mont., is scheduled to complete the $4.3 million project by fall.

Pavement striping Work is under way to restripe the interstate roadways throughout eastern and southeastern Idaho. Promark Inc. of Lolo, Mont., is the contractor on the $326,000 project. Progress will be dictated by weather.I-15, Hamer to Dubois, northbound The northbound lanes of I-15 between mileposts 150 and 168 will be repaved and seal coated. Work has begun on a crossover to detour all traffic to the southbound lanes. Traffic will be one lane in each direction. Western Construction of Boise is the contractor on the $5.2 million project.

Seal coats Beginning with Idaho 33 in Butte County about June 27, H-K Contractors of Idaho Falls and Legrande Johnson Construction will seal coat several highways in eastern Idaho. A seal coat protects the existing road from water damage, prolongs its life and provides better traction. Motorists are reminded to drive slowly and follow other vehicles at a safe distance to reduce the risk of windshield damage. Projects include: