10/24/2006
Work on Curtis Road Interchange Bridge continues; use of alternate routes encouraged
BOISE - As work progresses on a project to rehabilitate the Curtis Road Interstate 184 Overpass Bridge, motorists are reminded to use alternate routes to avoid the work zone, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
"We recognize that this project impacts motorists who use Curtis Road or the Connector, and are working diligently to complete it as quickly as possible," said Kadee Porter, ITD Project Manager. "As we move into the final phase of work, we are asking the public for continued patience, and encourage motorists to find alternate routes whenever possible."
The project repairs badly deteriorated pavement to extend the life of the structure and provide a smoother ride for motorists. Work is expected to be complete by mid-November.
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.
The Connector has intermittent lane restrictions during non-peak travel times. On weekdays, all inbound lanes remain open during the morning commute (6 a.m. - 9 a.m.), and all outbound lanes are open during the afternoon commute (3 p.m. - 7 p.m.). At least one lane in each direction is open on I-184 throughout the project.
The Curtis Road Bridge, built in 1969, carries more than 23,000 vehicles a day, including a high percentage of trucks. By 2008, average daily traffic is projected to exceed 33,700. The bridge rehabilitation will repair badly deteriorated pavement, extend the life of the structure and provide a smoother ride for motorists.
Record Steel and Construction Inc. of Meridian is the contractor on this $862,000 project.