10/3/2006
Traffic on Curtis Road I-184 Overpass Bridge to shift beginning Thursday night (Oct. 5)
BOISE - Traffic on the Curtis Road Interstate 184 Overpass Bridge will shift to the eastern two lanes beginning Thursday evening, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Between 9 p.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday, flaggers will assist motorists through the work zone. The traffic shift will allow crews to pave the west side of the bridge deck as part of the overpass rehabilitation project.
During construction, Curtis Road is reduced to one lane in each direction in the interchange area. Left turns from the Curtis Road Bridge to I-184 (the Connector) are not allowed.
Curtis Road off-ramps from the Connector are closed to truck traffic. Other vehicles may use the ramps, but motorists should expect delays and watch for signs.
The Connector has intermittent lane restrictions during non-peak travel times. On weekdays, all inbound lanes will remain open during the morning commute (6 a.m. - 9 a.m.), and all outbound lanes will be open during the afternoon commute (3 p.m. - 7 p.m.). At least one lane in each direction will remain open on I-184 throughout the project.
The project will repair badly deteriorated pavement, extend the life of the structure and provide a smoother ride for motorists. Work is expected to be complete by mid-November. To expedite the project, crews will work an aggressive schedule that may include nighttime and weekend hours.
Record Steel and Construction Inc. of Meridian is the contractor on this $862,000 project.