5/2/2017
Public open house for I-84 Jerome interchange reconstruction Tuesday
JEROME — The public will have its first opportunity to review and provide comment on the design concepts for the reconstruction of the Interstate 84, South Jerome Interchange (exit 168) at a public open house on Tuesday (May 9).
The public can attend anytime between 4 and 7 p.m. at the Idaho State Police office at 218 West Yakima Avenue in Jerome. Informaiton about the proposed design, impacts to traffic, and project schedule will be presented. Members of the project team will be available to answer questions and receive comments.
The I-84, South Jerome Interchange is an aging structure that has been identified by ITD for replacement and redesign. The design objectives for the new interchange include:
• Minimize the potential for collisions.
• Minimize the impact to properties and the natural environment.
• Provide fluid traffic flow on I-84, on/off ramps, Lincoln Avenue, E Frontage Road N, and Bob Barton Road.
• Safely accommodate pedestrian and bicycle travel.
• Reduce travel time.
• Increase efficiency in the movement of goods and services.
More information can be found at the project website at itd.idaho.gov/d4, click the Design Projects tab, and the I-84 South Jerome Interchange. Additionally, the public can leave location-based comments on the project’s interactive website at ww.southjeromeinterchange.com. Visitors can double-click a location on the map and provide specific input and recommendations. The comment period for the open house and website will close on May 23.
In addition to the project website and open house, bi-lingual newsletters are distributed at key milestones with project updates and details of upcoming public involvement opportunities.
If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to be included on future distribution of project information please contact ITD District 4 Public Information Specialist, Nathan Jerke at 886-7800 or Nathan.jerke@itd.idaho.gov.
Persons needing an interpreter or special accommodations are urged to contact (208) 334-8119. TTY/TDD Users: Dial 711 or (800) 377-3529 to use Idaho Relay System.
ITD has hired J-U-B Engineers Inc. for engineering services and The Langdon Group to work cooperatively with local stakeholders. Public involvement meetings began this winter with key stakeholders including local government, area businesses and land owners.