Construction Updates

Reconstruction of the Franklin Boulevard Bridge over I-84 in Nampa will begin in late August. The project is expected to be complete in Summer 2009 and will allow for future I-84 widening.

Please plan ahead for the following traffic changes:

Late August 2008-Summer 2009

Franklin Boulevard Bridge: One lane of traffic in each direction will typically be open.
I-84: Speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph in the project area. Occasional nighttime lane closures are expected.
Brief on-and off-ramp closures are anticipated on occasion.

Noise is expected to increase in the project area during the day. Nighttime noise is expected in Late August or early September 2008 and occasionally throughout construction.

Project Facts

Key No. 10940

Description

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will reconstruct the east half of the Franklin Boulevard Bridge over Interstate 84 in Nampa. Bridge reconstruction will allow for future I-84 widening between the Franklin and Garrity interchanges in Nampa.

Background

In 2001, the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) and ITD completed a cooperative planning effort called the I-84 Corridor Study. The study examined the transportation system needs for the I-84 corridor from the WYE Interchange to Idaho 44 west of Caldwell. The study recommended specific improvements that warranted further evaluation and implementation.

Funding and Schedule

Construction of this project will begin in late August 2008 and be complete in Summer 2009.

Summer 2008: Remove east half of bridge (built in 1965).
Fall 2008-Spring 2009: Construct new bridge and to match west half (built in 1999) and allow future I-84 widening.
Spring-Summer 2009: Construct new pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter on east half of the bridge. Perform minor work to west half of bridge to match new east half, including new pavement, sidewalk and guardrail.

Bridge reconstruction is funded through the GARVEE Transportation Program. The program uses Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle Bonds to expedite interstate improvements.

Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related regulations and directives. ITD assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any ITD service, program, or activity. The department also assures that every effort will be made to prevent discrimination through the impacts of its programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations. In addition, the department will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency.

Contact

Contact
comments@itd.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 334-4444
TDD: (208) 334-4458
ITD Projects Page

Construction Open House
Tuesday, Aug. 19
4 to 7 p.m.
Elmer's Restaurant in Nampa
1411 Shilo Dr.

Click here for more details.

I-84, Franklin Blvd. Interchange Bridge, Nampa