5/7/2007
Public invited to help determine long-term improvements on I84 between the Karcher Interchange and Five Mile Road
BOISE - The public is invited to attend one of two meetings on May 15 or 17 to help identify long-term improvements needed for Interstate 84 (I-84) from the Karcher Interchange to Five Mile Road, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) announced.
Open house meetings will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Birch Elementary School, 6900 Birch Lane in Nampa and Thursday, May 17, at Mountain View High School, 2000 S. Millennium Way in Meridian.
Meeting participants can review project information and participate in facilitated work sessions to discuss their concerns and ideas. Work sessions will begin at 4:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. at each meeting.
ITD is conducting the environmental study in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The study will address the projected traffic growth on I-84 between the Karcher Interchange and Five Mile Road. It is intended to ensure that impacts to the natural and human environment caused by improvements are addressed. A study of noise, air quality, traffic, structures and geotechnical concerns will be also be conducted. Throughout the study process the public will be asked to help identify issues, make recommendations, and provide input on concepts.
ITD will use Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to fund this study. GARVEE is an innovative funding tool that enables Idaho to use bond proceeds to build more highway projects in less time than through traditional funding methods. The bonds are scheduled to be repaid with future federal highway dollars.
For more information about this project visit ITD's website at www.itd.idaho.gov - click on Get Involved; choose Southwest Idaho on the map in the upper left corner and I-84, Karcher Interchange to Five Mile Environmental Study in the center column.