12/21/2017
Work at Stanton Crossing in Blaine County will continue in 2018
SHOSHONE – Construction of a new bridge across the Big Wood River along U.S. 20 in southwest Blaine County — known as Stanton Crossing — is largely complete, but additional paving work will be completed in 2018.
The majority of work on the bridge was completed in November, including temporary paving and installation of signs and guardrail. However, the final driving surface will not be complete until spring when higher temperatures return. A concrete overlay will be applied to the bridge and final asphalt paving will be completed when weather allows in April or May.
“We have had some questions and concerns about the driving surface on the new bridge,” said Project Manager Brock Dille. “We want to assure the public that the work is not complete and the roadway will match expectations once the final surface is applied.”
The project to replace the former structure restricted traffic for about a year, starting in December 2016. The new structure, at 274-feet long and 43-feet wide, provides for additional river clearance and stabilization of the river bank. The project also reconstructed access to the Stanton Crossing campground.
Concrete Placing Company Inc., of Boise, is the contractor for the $3.7 million project.