2/7/2019
Bridge Replacements on I-86 in Cassia County to begin next week
SHOSHONE---Work is expected to begin next week on three bridge replacements spanning the Raft River in Cassia County. ITD will replace both eastbound and westbound Interstate 86 bridges as well as the adjacent Baseline Road bridge. Approximately one mile of interstate will also be reconstructed.
The current I-86 bridges, built in the 1960s, have exceeded their life expectancy. The new structures will be both taller and wider – accommodating two 12-foot lanes in each direction on the interstate. Portions of the roadway will also be raised to accommodate the new height of the bridges.
Traffic on this section of I-86 will be reduced to one lane through the work zone and motorists may encounter minor delays. Drivers should expect reduced speeds throughout the project and watch for crews during working hours.
Construction on the project is expected to be completed within a year. The general contractor is Western Construction, Inc. from Boise.