5/21/2007
U.S. 26/Idaho 46 improvement project in Gooding begins Monday (May 21)
SHOSHONE - Reconstruction of the intersection of U.S. 26 and Idaho 46 in Gooding (mileposts 10-13) began Monday (May 21), the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Traffic will be reduced from two lanes to one during daylight hours with flaggers directing motorists. Delays of 10-15 minutes can be expected. Speed limits will be reduced from 65 mph to 50 mph.
The stretch of roadway will be rehabilitated using a process called cement recycled asphalt base stabilization. In this procedure, crews grind the existing roadway surface down to the gravel base while adding cement and compacting it. The surface then is covered with a new layer of pavement.
The $1.9 million project, expected to be completed by late July, will create a safer, smoother road surface. DEBCO, Inc. of Twin Falls is the project contractor.
Traffic will be reduced from two lanes to one during daylight hours with flaggers directing motorists. Delays of 10-15 minutes can be expected. Speed limits will be reduced from 65 mph to 50 mph.
The stretch of roadway will be rehabilitated using a process called cement recycled asphalt base stabilization. In this procedure, crews grind the existing roadway surface down to the gravel base while adding cement and compacting it. The surface then is covered with a new layer of pavement.
The $1.9 million project, expected to be completed by late July, will create a safer, smoother road surface. DEBCO, Inc. of Twin Falls is the project contractor.