5/9/2017
U.S. 30 paving project beginning Friday near Murtaugh
TWIN FALLS – A full-width paving project of U.S. 30 between Hansen and at the Twin Falls County line will begin next week. The work will improve the ride quality for motorists, and the new pavement will extend the life of the roadway. The paving portion of the work will be complete by mid-June, with a seal coat to follow later in the summer.
The nine-mile project will begin Friday (May 12), with an asphalt overlay and seal coat placed from the Bickel Viaduct to 4900 East Road. The work will include removing the top layer of existing road surface and adding a new layer of pavement. This will protect against water infiltration through cracking and surface wear.
Flaggers will guide traffic, and drivers can expect delays of up to 15 minutes. The contractor will reduce traffic to one lane from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. A 45-mph speed limit and a 14-foot width limit will be in effect throughout the construction zone.
Idaho Materials and Construction, of Twin Falls, is the contractor for the $1.5 million project.