Idaho Transportation Department

I-84, Cole Interchange to Broadway IC Soundwalls

Project Facts

Project Number: A009(816)
Key Number: 09816
MP 51.3-54.6

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) constructed soundwalls on the north side of I-84 between the Cole Road and Broadway Avenue interchanges.

Description

The new walls connect with the existing soundwalls west of the Orchard Interchange. The walls range in height from 14 to 16 feet on the motorist side. ITD determined the wall design and texture through an extensive outreach process. Renderings of the wall design are available to download on the right side of this page.

Background

The soundwalls between Cole Road and Broadway Avenue are a result of a multi-year study of I-84 between the Orchard and Gowen interchanges. The study recommended widening I-84 along this corridor and rebuilding several interchanges.

The Orchard to Gowen study included an Environmental Assessment that identified the need for soundwalls to reduce negative impacts to surrounding neighborhoods. The environmental assessment was approved in November 2007.

Schedule and Funding

Construction began in April 2008, and was completed on schedule in January 2009.

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.