MP 45.975-46.6
Project Number: A009(980)
Key Number: 09980

Eagle Road is one of the most-traveled highways in the state. It is the primary access to northern Ada County and the city of Eagle from Interstate 84 (I-84). Every day as many as 18,000 vehicles use the westbound Eagle Road off-ramp.

The Westbound Eagle Road Off-ramp project will widen the westbound I-84 off-ramp onto Eagle Road. The completed off-ramp will begin 1600 feet sooner on I-84 at the Ridenbaugh Canal. Currently, the off-ramp is one lane wide and splits into single right- and left-turn lanes at Eagle Road. The improved off-ramp will include double right and double left-turn lanes for turning north and south onto Eagle Road.

Once constructed, the ramp will prevent vehicles from backing up onto the interstate shoulder while trying to exit and will allow for better turning movements onto Eagle Road.

Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2007 and end in late summer of 2007.

Work is scheduled to take place in four phases:

• Phase 1-The westbound off-ramp will be widened on the left side.
• Phase 2-The westbound off-ramp will be widened on the right side.
• Phase 3-The island and the intersection at the off-ramp and Eagle Road will be reconstructed.
• Phase 4-The off-ramp will be extended 1600 feet along I-84 to the Ridenbaugh Canal.

ITD begin the Eagle Road Arterial Study in 2003 to determine ways to increase safety, manage traffic more efficiently between the I-84 off-ramps and Idaho 44 (State Street).

ITD is moving forward with the Eagle Road Improvement Project and the construction of the Westbound Eagle Road Off-ramp.

The westbound Eagle Road off-ramp will remain open at all times during construction.

Shoulders on I-84 and Eagle Road will be restricted or closed during the construction between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. During Phase 4 of the project, westbound I-84 between the Cloverdale Overpass and the Eagle Road Interchange will be reduced from four to three lanes.

Motorists are advised to use an alternate route during construction.

ITD will inform motorists and surrounding businesses about the project and potential traffic impacts during construction in winter 2006-07.

Construction updates will be available through ITD's 511 service (511.Idaho.gov).

Construction of the westbound Eagle Road off-ramp improvements is funded through the initial GARVEE bonds that were approved by the 2006 Legislature.

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