5/31/2016
Roadway striping along I-84, I-184 (The Connector) begins June 1
BOISE – The annual project to reapply roadway striping to Interstate 84 and Interstate 184 (The Connector) begins Wednesday (June 1) at the Utah state line and proceeds west. Repainting roadway markings improves safety along roadways by helping drivers identify and stay in their lanes, which is especially important in low-visibility conditions.
Drivers should watch for the slow-moving mobile operation, which includes several vehicles. Clearly posted flashing signs of the upcoming procession will alert and direct drivers around the work vehicles. Drivers are encouraged to slow down and pay attention during striping operations.
Work begins at the Utah state line and will be to Glenns Ferry by June 6. This work will be completed primarily during daylight hours.
Beginning June 7, the striping work continues west from Glenns Ferry to the Blacks Creek Rest Area east of Boise, and west of Caldwell from Franklin Road to Black Canyon Road, with daytime striping. These sections should be complete by June 9.
Striping of I-84 and I-184 within the urban limits of Boise, and west to Caldwell, will be completed at night. The work will begin no sooner than June 10 and will take about four nights to complete.
Because driving through freshly striped areas can cause paint to be thrown onto a car and compromise the quality of the striping, drivers are reminded to stay in their lane of travel. Damage that occurs due to a failure to comply with advisory signs is considered the responsibility of the driver.
The striping work includes sweeping roadway debris and striping all ramps and rest areas . The striping work will skip over areas of highway that are currently under construction or will be repaved and striped later this summer.
Interstate Barricades, of Layton, Utah, is the contractor for the $599,000 project. Weather and other non-scheduled events may delay the work.