2/13/2018
Public invited to view preliminary design, 3-D animation of new interchange Feb. 22 in Jerome
JEROME - The Idaho Transportation Department is hosting a public hearing to present the preliminary design for the reconstruction of the Interstate 84 South Jerome Interchange. The hearing is scheduled for Feb. 22 and will feature three-dimensional animation to provide the public a birds-eye and driver’s perspective of the unique divided diamond design.
The public is invited to attend anytime between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Idaho State Police Region Four office, 218 Yakima Avenue in Jerome. Project staff will be on-hand to answer questions and a hearing officer will be available to take oral or written testimony. Spanish translation services will also be provided.
Originally built in 1966, the current interchange has an aging bridge structure that has been identified by ITD for replacement and redesign. Public input received through key stakeholder meetings and public comments have confirmed public support for the selected divided diamond interchange design.
Over the past five months, the project team has completed a preliminary design of the interchange and worked with area property owners and businesses to minimize potential right-of-way and access impacts. ITD has hired J-U-B Engineers and The Langdon Group to work cooperatively with local stakeholders to develop a new interchange design with the following objectives:
• Improve traffic operations and safety.
• Minimize the impact to properties and the natural environment.
• Provide smooth traffic flow on I-84, on/off ramps, Lincoln Avenue, E Frontage Road N and Bob Barton Road.
• Safely accommodate pedestrian and bicycle travel.
• Reduce travel time.
• Provide efficient movement of goods and services.
The new interchange is currently scheduled for construction in 2020. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact ITD Project Manager, Nathan Jerke at 208-886-7809 or nathan.jerke@itd.idaho.gov. Additional information is available at www.southjeromeinterchange.com.
To be considered in the official comment period, comments must be received by March 8, 2018. Persons needing an interpreter or special accommodations are urged to contact (208) 334-8119. TTY/TDD Users: Dial 711 or (800) 377-3529 to use Idaho Relay System.