4/20/2016
Overnight striping operation in Boise and Meridian tonight (April 20)
BOISE—The Idaho Transportation Department will be striping eastbound and westbound Interstate 84 between Boise and Meridian during the overnight hours of April 20.
Annual repainting or striping keeps the markings visible so motorists can know where they are at on the roadway, an important safety feature especially in low-visibility conditions.
Crews will be striping the interstate between Eisenman Road (milepost 59) and Ten Mile Road (milepost 44). Additional striping will occur on the I-184 Connector, and the Meridian Interchange on-and off-ramps.
During a striping operation, motorists will encounter four Idaho Transportation Department vehicles in a procession: two buffer trucks, a crash truck and a paint truck. The operation moves slowly, between 15 to 20 miles per hour. To reduce delays, the painting crew will find a safe location and flag motorists safely around the paint trucks.
The procession includes clearly posted flashing signs alerting drivers the paint is wet and to stay in their lane of travel. Driving through freshly striped areas can cause paint to be thrown onto a car and compromise the quality of the striping. Damage that occurs due to a failure to comply with advisory signs is considered the responsibility of the driver.
Drivers are encouraged to slow down and pay attention during striping operations.