Cloverdale, Camas County, airports, ITIP highlight June An update on the Cloverdale Road Overpass, review of federal aid airport improvements, recognition of zero fatalities in Camas County, and budgetary considerations related to the draft ITIP highlighted the monthly meeting of the Idaho Transportation Board in Shoshone June 20-21. Board tour Workshop The draft FY20 appropriation request is for $771.7 million and 1,648 full-time positions. Some highlights include $23.6 million for replacement equipment, $425 million for the construction program, $5.4 million for capital facilities, and $67 million for GARVEE debt service. Highway funding in the draft ITIP is estimated at $524 million annually for the seven-year program plus $74.5 million for GARVEE debt service. The average annual funding levels for pavement and bridge projects are $127.8 million and $88.6 million, respectively. The Safety and Capacity Program averages $80.9 million annually, and the rest of the funding will go to Planning, Statewide Competitive Programs, Local Programs, and more. Toward Zero Deaths This was the first time ITD maintenance workers in the zero-fatality county were also on hand for the recognition, which is only appropriate since our workers play such a vital role in keeping the roads clear and safe for the traveling public. I-84, Cloverdale Road Overpass Bridge Repair The board approved a resolution to replace the structure at an estimated cost of $6 to $8 million. District 3 will replac the two-lane structure, built in 1966, with a four-lane bridge with pedestrian facilities. FY19 Idaho Airport Aid Program Published 06-29-18 |