8/3/2006
Left turns onto Connector no longer allowed at Curtis Road overpass construction site
BOISE - Left turns from the Curtis Road overpass onto Interstate 184 (the Connector) will not be allowed starting Friday morning (Aug. 4) for the duration of the pavement rehabilitation project there, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Curtis Road is reduced to one lane in each direction through the project area during the work, which is expected to be complete in November.
Off-ramps from the Connector to Curtis Road are closed to truck traffic. Other vehicles may use the ramps, but motorists should expect delays.
The Connector has intermittent lane restrictions during non-peak travel times. On weekdays, all inbound lanes will remain open during the morning commute (6-9 a.m.), and all outbound lanes will be open during the afternoon commute (3-7 p.m.). At least one lane in each direction will remain open on I-184 throughout the project.
Crews will repair badly deteriorated pavement to extend the life of the structure and provide a smoother ride for motorists. To expedite this $862,000 project, Record Steel and Construction Inc. of Meridian will work an aggressive schedule that likely will include nighttime and weekend hours.