9/23/2019
Field studies for Idaho Highway 75 project near Ketchum begin next week; expect lane restrictions
SHOSHONE - The Idaho Transportation Department is in the early stages of developing a project to improve traffic capacity and safety on Idaho Highway 75 between Elkhorn Road and River Street in Ketchum.
Starting next week (Oct. 1), field crews will begin survey and geotechnical drilling work along the roadway. Motorists should expect lane restrictions on ID-75 between Elkhorn Road and River Street Oct. 1-8 and Oct. 14-23. Flaggers will be present to safely direct motorists while lane restrictions are in place. Work is expected to take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. No work will occur during the Trailing of the Sheep Festival (Oct. 9-13).
This is the initial phase for ITD to develop improvements for this section of the highway. Future improvements are expected to include widening the roadway, adding curb, gutter, sidewalks, retaining walls and drainage, and a new bridge over Trail Creek in Ketchum.
“Currently, crews are gathering information in the field as part of the Elkhorn Road to River Street Project,” said ITD project manager Nathan Jerke. “Once we have gathered and evaluated the data, we will share the results and engage the community throughout the development of the project plans.”
The project is the third roadway improvement project developed as part of the SH-75 Timmerman to Ketchum Environmental Impact Statement completed in 2008. ITD plans to gather information over the next several months to verify data and evaluate the project identified in the environmental document.
For more information contact Jessica Williams, (208) 886-7806 or Jessica.williams@itd.idaho.gov.