District 1

ITD hosted a public meeting about the planned replacement of the bridge over Strong Creek on the business route of ID-200 in East Hope.

April 12, 2018 – Memorial Community Center – East Hope, ID

To learn more about the project and to comment, visit the ID-200B Strong Creek Bridge project site map.

Comments will be collected from April 12, 2018 to April 26, 2018.

This $15 million project is a continuation of ITD’s investment in safety and mobility improvements to US-95 at Granite Hill north of Athol.

The project will:

• Realign and widen approximately 1.5 miles of the highway to two lanes in each direction.
• Add frontage roads for local access to potentially both sides of the highway.
• Improve the Trails End Road intersection by realigning the new frontage road connections to be perpendicular to the highway.

ITD is developing this project to utilize the Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) transportation bond funding source.

Currently the project is in the early design stage. ITD will conduct one-on-one meetings with individual property owners adjacent to the project and will also host a public open house in late spring 2018.

• Granite North Mailer

Any questions can be emailed to US95Corridor@itd.idaho.gov or directed to the district office at (208) 772-1200.

ITD will reconfigure several roadways near the junctions of ID-53 and Garwood Road with US-95 north of Hayden. Improvements are part of a larger vision to improve traffic flow and enhance safety on a local and regional level for present and future users along US-95 between Garwood Road and Sagle.

• Project site map for US-95: ID-53 Interchange

The proposed project will:

• Construct a new interchange at US-95 and ID-53.
• Realign and widen ID-53 from Ramsey Road to US-95.
• Replace the existing deficient ID-53 bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR).
• Construct an overpass at Garwood Road over US-95 and the UPRR, eliminating direct access to US-95 at Garwood Road.
• Construct a new east-side frontage road from ID-53 to Garwood Road.
• Construct an assortment of connector roadways.
• Extend the pedestrian and bike facilities through the project.

Design and construction are expected to cost $41 million. ITD is developing this project to utilize the Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) transportation bond funding source.

A public open house will be held in late summer 2018, and construction may start as early as summer 2019.

Any questions can be emailed to US95Corridor@itd.idaho.gov or directed to the district office at (208) 772-1200.

A public hearing was held in January 2018 to share information on proposed improvements to US-95 between I-90 and ID-53 in Kootenai County. Proposed improvements include changes to signal spacing and the type of movements that are allowed at select intersections. Improvements were identified by a study of the corridor to improve the flow traffic on the highway. ITD was awarded a $5.1 million FASTLANE grant in October 2016 to support economic development in the region.

• To learn more, visit the Project site map for US-95 N Corridor Access Improvements

The proposed US-95 N Corridor Access Improvements include:

• Modify traffic signal spacing by removing two signals and adding two signals*
• Modify vehicle-median crossings at non-signalized locations
• Extend Wilbur Avenue between US-95 and Government Way
• Add new turn lanes for increased capacity and freight movements
• Reconstruct the existing shared-use path

*Signals at Bosanko and Canfield avenues will be removed. Signals will be installed at Wilbur and Miles avenues.

Contact: Carrie Ann Hewitt at CarrieAnn.Hewitt@itd.idaho.gov or 208-772-1230

This project will expand US-95 to four lanes through an improved intersection of Walnut Avenue and Lincoln Way in Coeur d’Alene. Proposed improvements are designed to enhance safety and mobility in the area.

Proposed improvements include:

• Adding an additional travel lane in each direction
• Modifying access from side streets to the highway
• Improving existing pedestrian facilities to the east and south of the highway

To learn more, visit the US-95: Lincoln Way & Walnut Avenue project site map

This is the final stage of a four-year reconstruction of US-95 through Bonners Ferry to improve safety and mobility.

Once completed, improvements will include:

• Three-lane highway with a center turn lane and a lane in each direction
• Wider shoulders that can be used as bike lanes
• Sidewalks on both sides of the highway, with some sections separated by a grassy strip
• New lighting for improved visibility
• Updated drainage system

From 2018 to 2020, improvements will be constructed between the bridge of the Kootenai River and Alderson Lane, and this project will start in 2021 to extend the design from Alderson Lane to Labrosse Street. By 2022, reconstruction of US-95 through town is expected to be complete.

Project Story Map Site: US-95: Labrosse Hill St to Alderson Lane

A public hearing was held on January 25, 2018, to share information about the expansion of Idaho Highway 41 from Prairie Avenue to Boekel Road. ITD collected public comments to become part of the project record from January 25 to February 8, 2018.

• For more project details and contact information go to the ID-41: Prairie Avenue to Boekel Road map & project site information

The proposed ID-41: Prairie Avenue to Boekel Road Project include:

• Widening the roadway to a divided, four-lane highway
• Reconstructing the roadway surface
• Replacing the signal at Hayden Avenue
• Adding turn lanes and signals at Lancaster Road and Nagel Lane
• Constructing a railroad overpass between Hayden and Wyoming avenues
• Removing the railroad crossing between Prairie and Hayden avenues
• Building a pedestrian underpass near Nagel Lane
• Constructing a multi-use pathway along the east side of the highway

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) held a public hearing on November 28, 2017, to provide information and collect input on plans to reconstruct approximately two miles of Idaho 41 between Mullan Avenue and Prairie Avenue.

• For more project details and contact information go to the ID-41: Mullan Ave to Prairie Ave map & project site information

Proposed improvements include:

• Widening the roadway to a four-lane highway
• Reconstructing the roadway surface
• Installing improvements at four intersections
• Constructing stormwater facilities to improve drainage
• Adding a separated bicycle-pedestrian path

Eight project team members attended the hearing to greet stakeholders and answer any questions. A total of 67 attendees signed in at the public hearing, and 30 comments were submitted to ITD via email and through the project website. Many comments submitted will continue to be addressed through right-of-way negotiations.

Critical repair work was completed in December 2016 on the U.S. 95 Long Bridge in Sandpoint. Crews structured the work in a effort to allow two-way traffic and pedestrian access. This was an interim step until a large-scale maintenance project can be designed and constructed around 2018. The cost of this initial work was $2 million, while the full repairs are estimated at approximately $16 million.

This first-phase effort completed necessary repairs while also helping determine the magnitude of repairs needed for the second phase. Crews resealed the roadway bridge deck with epoxy to protect the surface against water and weather damage, replaced bearing pads and repaired patches on the bridge, along with preservation work on the piles and sealing joints on both structures.

The epoxy work was the best short term solution to seal the bridge deck to keep it from eroding. It is a rougher surface than regular repaving and is the best short term solution to keep the deck from coming apart. Also, to maintain two lines of traffic during construction, the epoxy was laid down in thirds versus each lane at a time. This left two seams in the roadway versus just one right down the middle. If it was sealed each lane at a time, ITD would have to close the bridge for long periods of time.

The work that was done will help ITD determine the best way to manage traffic flows during construction and determine the structural and deck work that needs to be done on the next phase. The project could start as soon as next spring and will have a strong economic impact on Bonner County.

Photos of Phase 1 Construction Repairs

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Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive Corridor Master Plan

Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is in the process of evaluating the possibilities of transferring jurisdictional control of Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive (Sherman Ave. to Higgins Point, hereafter referred to as “the corridor”) to a local entity or entities. ITD has been collaborating with several local entities including East Side Highway District (ESHD), Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR), and the City of Coeur d’Alene (City) as potential receipts of jurisdictional control.

Coeur d’Alene (CDA) Lake Drive was designated US Route 10 in 1927 and operated as a highway until I-90 was completed in the early 1990s. Now CDA Lake Drive functions as a local road and ITD is interested in transferring CDA Lake Drive jurisdiction to a local government entity (or entities) to improve operations, maintenance, and management. ITD is organized and equipped to efficiently manage and maintain roads and highways with higher traffic volumes and needs to use its limited resources on these facilities. ITD decided to evaluate options for transferring jurisdiction to a local entity (or entities) because it is likely that a local entity (or entities) can operate the road at a higher level of maintenance and responsiveness at a lower cost and make better local decisions affecting the community. ITD has a limited amount of funding to provide a one-time payment to a local entity (or entities) to take over jurisdiction.

ITD selected Welch Comer Engineers of Coeur d’Alene to complete a Master Plan of the roadway to determine its current condition, estimate future maintenance costs, and also evaluate opportunities for potential additional public uses and enhancements within the corridor. This information has been presented to the local entities for their consideration and was presented at a public meeting on May 5, 2016 in Coeur d’Alene.

ITD’s objective with completing the evaluation is to objectively analyze CDA Lake Drive’s current condition, needed repairs and on-going operation and maintenance needs. This information can be used by local entities to evaluate accepting the CDA Lake Drive jurisdiction.

ITD is considering funding necessary road maintenance and improvements to reduce future maintenance costs for local entities that may take jurisdiction. ITD’s goal is for a local entity, that is best equipped to cost effectively manage and operate the corridor to the highest level of maintenance and can best serve the community’s expectation of function and use of the road, to take over jurisdiction. If local entities do not take over jurisdiction, ITD will only be able to provide a minimal level of maintenance necessary to keep the road safe.

Contacts
Those with questions about the project can contact Ben Ward at (208) 772-1285 or email Ben.Ward@itd.idaho.gov

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COMPLETED: I-90, Northwest Boulevard to Sherman Avenue, Coeur d’Alene

• Between May and October of 2017, ITD contractor Interstate Concrete and Asphalt reconstructed the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-90 between Sherman Avenue and Ninth Street. The westbound Centennial Trail Bridge was also repaired. During construction, contractors worked at night and on the weekends to minimize impacts to traffic and complete the project on time.



• Work will begin again in May of 2018 to reconstruct I-90 from Ninth Street to Northwest Boulevard and repair the eastbound Centennial Trail Bridge. The contractor will again work day, night, and weekends in order to get the work done on time. All work is scheduled to be complete by the end of September. The project to date is within its budget of $19.9 million.

COMPLETED: I-90, Mullan to Montana

• In 2017, work continued on the project to reconstruct 4.5 miles of I-90. Work originally began in fall of 2014 to rebuild I-90 east of Mullan to the Montana state line, and pavement work was completed by Acme Concrete Paving in 2016 for $28.8 million.
• Minor work remains.

COMPLETED: I-90, Sherman Avenue to Blue Creek Bay Bridge

• The harsh 2016 winter left significant potholes along I-90 between Sherman Avenue and the Blue Creek Bay Bridge. ITD contractor Poe Asphalt Paving replaced six miles of pavement of eastbound and westbound I-90 for $3.5 million. Work began in August and finished in October 2017.
• Poe Asphalt Paving received a national award for its work on this project.

COMPLETED: US-95, Cougar Creek to I-90 Overpass Interchange #12

• ITD contractor Poe Asphalt Paving rehabilitated four miles of US-95 between the crossing of Cougar Creek and the Interchange Bridge over I-90. Work began in May and ended in July 2017 with limited work in October.
• Poe Asphalt Paving received a national award for its work on this $2 million project.

COMPLETED: US-95, Smith Creek to Sheep Creek Stage 1, Benewah County

• Work to reconstruct the four-mile segment of US-95 between Smith Creek and Sheep Creek began in October 2015 and was completed by ITD contractor Apollo, Inc. in June 2017 for $13.1 million.

COMPLETED: US-95, Hangman Creek Overflow Bridge

• ITD contractor T. LaRiviere Equipment and Excavation replaced the box culvert under the Hangman Creek crossing of US-95 for $845,000 between July and September 2017.

COMPLETED: Idaho 3, Cattle Pass Creek Bridge

• Between July and August 2017, ITD supervised contractor West Company, Inc. as it replaced a cattle pass bridge and installed a culvert at Cattle Pass Creek on ID-3. West Company, Inc. also replaced another culvert just south of St. Maries. This $1.1 million project will improve the drainage of ID-3, prevent flooding from Cattle Pass Creek onto the highway and preserve the pavement.

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• Idaho Map for Designated Routes Allowing up to 129,000 lbs
• North Idaho 129K Map – District 1
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• All approved 129,000 lbs. Vehicle Combination Routes

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