5/12/2017
Work begins Monday on I-84 bridges in Elmore, Gooding counties and will continue through summer
SHOSHONE – Drivers along Interstate 84 should watch for maintenance work and resurfacing on 15 bridges at 13 locations between Glenns Ferry and Wendell beginning Monday (May 15). The work, which will begin first at the western locations, will impact traffic at various locations on and off I-84 throughout the summer.
The work consists of minor concrete maintenance, placing an epoxy concrete sealant on the driving surface of each bridge, repairing bridge slopes, and guardrail repair. This will help preserve these structures (listed below), and will improve the ride quality across the bridge while extending the life of each structure.
When necessary, traffic along I-84 will be reduced to a single lane through the work zones. Drivers should watch for reduced speed limits and restrictions throughout work zones. Drivers can check 511.idaho.gov for updates and changing restrictions.Most impact will be incurred on the overpass roadways, many of which are country roadways and do not have direct access to I-84. Drivers can expect short delays with temporary traffic signals at most bridge locations.
Cannon Builders Inc., of Blackfoot, is the contractor for the $2.1 million project. Work is expected to be complete by the end of September.
Complete list of bridges included in this project:
• Paradise Valley interchange (Exit 125)
• King Hill interchange (Exit 129)
• Power Plant Road overpass
• West Bliss interchange (Exit 137)
• Clover Creek Road overpass
• Bliss Union Pacific overpass
• U.S. 26/East Bliss interchange (Exit 141)
• 2100 South Road overpass
• Malad River Bridges
• Tuttle interchange (Exit 147)
• 2800 South Road overpass
• Idaho 46/Wendell interchange (Exit 157)
• Old Malad River Highway Bridge