5/31/2017
Hansen Bridge maintenance work begins this week
TWIN FALLS – A project to resurface the driving lanes, complete minor repairs, and repaint the Hansen Bridge is beginning this week with the work expected to restrict traffic on the crossing for the duration of the summer.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane along Idaho 50 as it crosses the Snake River east of Twin Falls as work to place an epoxy-based overlay on the driving surface of the bridge over the next month. That work will be followed by minor repairs and repainting of the 470-foot steel girders. A lane closure will be required during the painting and repair portion only when accessing the work platforms.
The maintenance project is expected to extend the life of the 51-year old bridge by protecting against corrosion and restore skid resistance of the bridge deck.
When required to be restricted to a single lane, traffic will be controlled by a temporary signal. Flaggers may be used for short-term lane restrictions. A 35-mph speed limit and a 12-foot width restriction will be in effect during construction.
This contract also includes bridge repair and resurfacing at the the Interstate 84/Ridgeway Road interchange bridge (Exit 193), which will be started at a later date. Cannon Builders Inc. of Blackfoot is the contractor for the $1.3 million project. All work on both bridges will be completed by the end of September.