Idaho Transportation Department

Blacks Creek Rest Area Complex

Project Facts

Key Number: 4160
Project Number: IM-IR-84-2(032)62

Project Background

The Blacks Creek Rest Area Complex serves eastbound and westbound motorists on a busy stretch of Interstate 84 that is east of Boise.

Commercial development close to the interstate in east Boise has attracted several businesses and motorists. During the last 5 years, the number of vehicles traveling on the stretch of Interstate 84 east of Boise and the number of vehicles pulling off the interstate to use the rest area has increased. In 2005, the average daily traffic count was at 20,500 on the section of Interstate 84 in front of the rest areas. By 2010, that number is expected to increase to 23,700. By 2020, the number of vehicles is expected to increase to 30,100.

Project Description

Western Construction was the contractor on a $10.2 million project to rebuild this Interstate 84 rest area, located about 10 miles east of Boise. The site now includes new bathrooms, individual covered picnic areas with benches and new landscaping.

There is a rest area for eastbound traffic and a rest area for westbound traffic. Both rest areas are open 24 hours a day, and offer soda pop and snack vending machines. The rest areas are handicapped-accessible, and parking at each rest area will accommodate semis and other large vehicles.

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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.