11/7/2014
Southwest Idaho highway construction report for Nov. 7-14
ADA COUNTY
Meridian, Broadway and Gowen interchange reconstructions (GARVEE)
I-84, Broadway Avenue Interchange
Work is continuing on the new soundwall along the westbound on-ramp. Panels
from the old soundwall are being reused for the new structure. Nearby residents
can expect noise and dust from heavy equipment and construction.
Crews are currently paving the median of Interstate 84 from the railroad bridges to just west of the Broadway Interchange. In a few weeks, traffic will be shifted onto the newly paved median so work can begin to rebuild and widen the outside lanes.
For more information on this project, please
see the project website at: http://apps.itd.idaho.gov/apps/broadwayinterchange/default.html
I-84, Gowen Road Interchange
The crossover pattern on Interstate 84 near the Gowen Road Interchange has been removed. This
stretch of interstate is now one lane on the eastbound side and two lanes on
the westbound side. Later this month, the eastbound side is expected to reopen
to two lanes.
Drivers can expect to see increased construction activity this week on Gowen Road as crews prepare to begin rebuilding the roadway. Over the next year, Gowen Road will be widened to two lanes in each direction and sidewalk, curb and bicycle lanes will be added. Motorists should plan extra time when traveling through the Gowen Road work zone.
For more information on this project, please
see the project website at: http://apps.itd.idaho.gov/apps/goweninterchange/default.html
I-84, Meridian
Road Interchange
Work continues on the east half of the new bridge over Interstate 84. Crews are
currently constructing the bridge piers, columns and walls. In addition,
construction has begun to rebuild the east half of Meridian Road between
Overland Road and the interstate ramps.
For more information on this project, please see the project website at: http://apps.itd.idaho.gov/apps/meridianinterchange/default.html
WASHINGTON COUNTY
PAYETTE - Idaho 52 railroad overpass replacement
Deck rehabilitation and superstructure crack repair will begin in mid-November. The project is expected to wrap up later this month.
Braun-Jensen Inc., of Payette, is the contractor on this $1.3 million project.