3/15/2017
Design for I-84 South Jerome Interchange starting, interactive website launched
JEROME — The Idaho Transportation Department has started design for the reconstruction of the Interstate 84 South Jerome interchange and has launched an interactive website to gather public comment.
The public can visit www.itd.idaho.gov/d4/ to view the latest project information and will be linked to www.southjeromeinterchange.com to provide specific input and location-based recommendations.
The overpass bridge at the I-84 South Jerome Interchange, built in 1966, will be replaced and the surrounding roadway access redesigned.
On average, about 13,000 vehicles travel over the bridge each day, and approximately 22,000 vehicles use I-84 at the interchange. The new interchange will increase efficiency of traffic flow and reduce
travel times on the freeway, the on/off ramps, Lincoln Avenue and adjoining
roadways.
The project will also include minimizing impact to neighboring properties and the environment, minimize potential for collisions at intersections, and accommodate pedestrians and bicycle travel.
“We want to build an interchange that reflects the needs and interests of the local community,” said ITD Project Manager Mike Scott.
In addition to the project website, ITD is planning to host two bilingual public open houses at key milestones. The first public open house is anticipated this summer, following conclusion of preliminary design. Bilingual newsletters will be distributed at key milestones with project updates and details of upcoming public involvement opportunities.
ITD has hired J-U-B Engineers, Inc. and The Langdon Group to design the project and work cooperatively with local stakeholders. Public involvement meetings began this winter with key stakeholders, including local government, area businesses and land owners.