Idaho Transportation Department

U.S. 30, Portneuf River Bridges

Project Facts

Key Number: 09898
Project Number: A009(898)
MP 363.3 to 365.2

This project consists of roadway improvements on U.S. 30 from Crystal Springs Road to Old Oregon Trail Road, which involves widening the roadway from two to four lanes and includes two new bridges over the Portneuf River. This project is part of a larger effort to improve U.S. 30 between McCammon and Soda Springs.

Background

U.S. 30 is a vital link for commerce between Wyoming and Idaho. Of the approximately 3,000 vehicles that travel between McCammon and Lava Hot Springs every day, large commercial trucks make up forty percent of the traffic. With improvements, this corridor will safely handle the projected growth to 5,000 vehicles every day by 2024. Prior to improvements, this section was a two-lane facility with occasional center turn lanes. It provided little opportunity to pass safely, making the combination of large trucks and local traffic very dangerous.

Prior to this project becoming a part of the GARVEE Program, District 5 performed the preliminary design, environmental assessment, and achieved an environmental Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) determination in 2002 using formula funds. Formula funds were also used to acquire all right-of-way.

Schedule

Preliminary design was completed by ITD prior to this project becoming part of the GARVEE Program. Right-of-way was completed in November 2007 and final design was completed in August 2008. Construction began in May 2009 and substantial completion is anticipated in September 2012.

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.