District 5

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is preparing to replace the Fort Hall Interchange (Exit 80) on Interstate 15. The current interchange, which was built in 1958, is showing signs of wear and has reached the end of its design life.

ITD and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are working closely together to ensure the new interchange will serve the Fort Hall Indian Reservation for many years. The planned improvements include replacing all seven bridges of the interchange and improving connectivity between the interchange ramps and local roads.

• Project fact sheet for Fort Hall Interchange

• ITD and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are inviting community members to take a short survey about the Fort Hall interchange design.
• The community will have several more opportunities to give input on the interchange design. We appreciate your participation.

To submit comments or ask questions, contact:

• Tara Capson, Idaho Transportation Department, (208) 239-3321 or tara.capson@itd.idaho.gov
• Anthony “Pete” Broncho, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, (208) 237-1954 or abroncho@sbtribes.com
• Facebook.com/shobantribes/ or shobandot.com

Schedule

• Fall 2017: Project initiation
• Spring 2018: Prepare preliminary design plans
• Spring/Summer 2018: Host community open house to present and gather comments on preliminary design plans
• Summer 2018: Prepare final design plans
• Summer/Fall 2018: Host community open house to present and gather comments on final design plans
• Fall 2018: Complete final design and communicate with community
• Summer 2022: Construction funding available; begin construction

A design process is beginning for a proposal to add a full local access interchange to I-15 north of the existing I-15, I-86 wye interchange. These infrastructure improvements would create a 3-pronged system to system interchange with local access to the west along I-86 at Route 91, local access to the south along I-15 at Pocatello Creek Road and a new local access point at proposed extension of Siphon Road to the north along I-15.

• Current I-15|I-86 Interchange

The purpose of this project is to improve safety and mobility at this system interchange area. Roadway geometrics and structures will need to be upgraded to current standards. Functional obsolescence requires the need for complete replacement of the aging 1960’s bridge structures. In addition, structures have insufficient ratings for their decks, substructure, and superstructures. New roadway geometrics to accommodate local access will be required to improve safety and increase interstate system-to-system mobility. As ITD is exploring the Economic Opportunity, Mobility and Safety of this system interchange, we anticipate there will be improvements to the turning movements for motorists and overall better function of the System interchange.

Estimate | Schedule
The estimated programed cost for this project including right-of-way purchase, planning, design, construction engineering and implementation is anticipated to be $55 million. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2022 and conclude in 2023.

Background
The project is located in the Pocatello/Chubbuck metropolitan area in southeastern Idaho and is served by the two interstate links of I-15 and I-86 that were constructed in the 1960’s. I-15 connects Idaho to Utah in the south and Montana to the north while I-86, in combination with I-84 further to the west, connects the area to the Twin Falls and Boise areas as well as other westerly points. This area has experienced moderate growth over the past few decades, but more rapid residential growth in the last decade. As a result, congestion and safety issues at the limited points of access to the interstate system have been experienced and various proposals to provide additional access to the interstate system have been recently evaluated.

Contacts:

Eric Staats | District 5 Project Manager | 208-239-3328 | Eric.Staats@itd.idaho.gov

Adam Rush | Public Involvement Coordinator | 208-334-8119 | Adam.Rush@itd.idaho.gov

Mail comments to:
Idaho Transportation Department, Attn: Adam Rush
PO Box 7129, Boise, ID 83707

The I-15/Northgate Interchange project includes the construction of a bridge over I-15 with interstate highway entrance/exit ramps. Any new local roads connecting the existing local-road network to the new interchange will be built by local entities prior to the completion of the new interchange.

• Project preliminary design map

The need for the interchange arises from the following issues:

• Limited existing access to I-15 north of the I-15/I-86 junction causes out-of-direction travel that contributes to congestion on U.S. 91 (Yellowstone Avenue)
• Limited existing access to I-15 north of the I-15/I-86 junction is not expected to accommodate the area’s projected future growth northeast of Pocatello and Chubbuck in Bannock County
• Crash rates on U.S. 91 and I-15 in the Pocatello/Chubbuck area exceed statewide averages

Since the previous public outreach for the I-15/Northgate (Siphon Road) Interchange project was concluded more than five years ago, the transportation department provided an update on the project on the proposed interchange layout. A public comment period was held during the summer of 2017 and ended on July 31, 2017.

• 2017 Public Comments & ITD Responses

The project is currently being developed, with construction starting as early as 2018. The interchange will be built approximately three-quarters of a mile north of the Chubbuck Road overpass (milepost 73.5) in Bannock County.

Contacts
Adam.Rush@itd.idaho.gov or Greydon.Wright@itd.idaho.gov
Idaho Transportation Department, Attn: Adam Rush, P.O. Box 7129, Boise, ID 83707.

For questions or comments regarding the construction of the new local connector roads outside interstate right-of-way, please contact the city of Chubbuck, city of Pocatello, or Bannock County.

Project Name
I-15, Rose Rd. Interchange
Key Number: 14002

Project Description
The Idaho Transportation Department is replacing the interchange at Rose Road (Exit 98) on Interstate 15. Improvements at the I-15, Rose Road Interchange will include:

• Widening the Rose Road bridge that crosses the interstate.
• Increasing the overpass clearance to better accommodate freight vehicles on I-15.
• Reconfiguring and enhancing the on- and off-ramps.
• Replacing two canal structures south of Rose Road to meet current load weights.

When finished, the new I-15 Rose Road Interchange will improve safety, enhance mobility and benefit the surrounding community.

The estimated cost for the Rose Road Interchange project is $11.1 million.

Schedule
ITD will refine and finalize design plans for the Rose Road Interchange project by late spring 2018, and the bid for a contractor is anticipated to be released this summer. Construction is planned to start during the latter half of 2018 and wrap up by the end of 2019.

Background
The interchange structure at Rose Road has outlived its original design life and is showing significant signs of wear and deterioration. ITD invited the community to give input on this project at public hearings in 2013 and 2016. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements were completed and approved in 2017.

Andrea Sheppard, ITD Project Manager, District 5, (208) 239-3325
Andrea.Sheppard@itd.idaho.gov

Adam Rush, Public Involvement Coordinator, (208) 334-8119
Adam.Rush@itd.idaho.gov

Yellowstone Avenue Safety Enhancements: Cedar Street to Alameda Road

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is currently designing safety enhancements for Yellowstone Avenue between Cedar Street and Alameda Road in Pocatello. The project will:

· Install a raised median along the center of Yellowstone between the Cedar and Alameda intersections.
· Adjust signal timing at the Alameda intersection.

This project will improve safety in the area, and is estimated to be constructed by 2020.
· Yellowstone Ave. Project Information and Contacts

History
In 2014, ITD began a study to address safety considerations at both the Yellowstone/ Alameda intersection and the stretch of Yellowstone between Cedar and Alameda. Part of this study was an analysis of crash data that indicated a safety problem along this stretch of roadway. ITD used both the crash data and traffic data to model different improvements and intersection designs that could address the safety issue and provide for more capacity. The results of the study showed that the installation of a continuous raised median along Yellowstone between the Cedar and Alameda intersections would provide a substantial safety benefit for the corridor and the traveling public.

Next Steps: ITD held a public meeting on August 15, 2017. Return to this web page (itd.idaho.gov/d5) for details about public information meetings and schedule updates.
· August 15, 2017 Displays and information

The Idaho Transportation Department is designing improvements to the intersection of Pocatello Avenue and the I-86 Business Loop in American Falls. The intersection is located along ID-39, a primary route for trucking and agricultural traffic. It also provides a gateway to the American Falls community. This project is expected to significantly improve efficiency and safety at the intersection.

ITD collected initial public comments on this project in November of 2017. The design process is underway and will account for factors such as traffic needs, cost, efficiency, ongoing maintenance and community input.

Community Input
ITD is hosting a series of community workshops at major milestones in the design process. All are welcome to attend and provide input on potential designs.

Community Workshop #1
March 13, 2018 │ 4-6 p.m. │ American Falls Library

Public comments will be taken online until March 27, 2018

• Workshop #1 Presentation
• Online Comment Sheet
• Workshop #1 Invitation Postcard
• Fact Sheet: Pocatello Ave/I-86 Business Loop Intersection

Spring

• Community Workshop #1 (identify issues, concerns and suggested intersection improvements)
• Develop range of intersection improvements

Summer

• Community Workshop #2 (present and gather input on the range of potential intersection improvements)
• Begin preliminary design

Fall

• Community Workshop #3 (present and gather input on preliminary design plans)
• Develop final design plans

Winter

• Community open house to gather input on final design

2021

• Anticipated construction

Idaho Transportation Department is designing improvements to US-30 Georgetown Summit to Nounan Road.

US-30 is heavily used by freight and semi-truck vehicles. Approximately thirty percent of the traffic along this corridor consists of commercial trucks. Much of this heavy vehicle volume is attributed to trucks traveling between Idaho and Wyoming, using U.S. 30 as a short-cut between Interstate 15 and Interstate 80.

ITD held a public open house at Georgetown Elementary on September 13, 2017.
• US-30 Open House Postcard, September 2017

Possible roadway improvements include:
• Pavement rehabilitation of approximately six miles of U.S. 30 from Georgetown Summit to Nounan Road.
• Safety enhancements including shoulder widening and guardrail upgrades
• Roadway alignment improvements near Milepost 422 (in the vicinity of the S-curves north of Georgetown)
• Isolated drainage measures and pedestrian ramp locations

Key Number: 20299
Project Number: A020(299)

Project Description:
The US-30, Philbin Road Intersection project is a safety improvement project at the intersection of US-30 (Garrett Way) and Philbin Road in Pocatello. This project competed with other projects across the state for special funds earmarked specifically for safety improvements, and was chosen due to the history of fatal and serious injury crashes at the intersection.

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has determined that a traffic signal will be the most effective way to reduce the crashes at the intersection. A traffic signal is also warranted due to an increasing number of vehicles traveling on Philbin Road.

The signal is expected to be installed in 2018.

What has happened now:
ITD is starting to prepare construction plans. Once the plans are ready, this project will be advertised for bid by contractors.

• Submitted Comments and Responses

Contacts
Denice Wright, ITD District 5 Project Manager
5151 S. 5th Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 239-3605
Denice.Wright@itd.idaho.gov

Adam Rush, Public Involvement Coordinator
3311 W. State Street
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 334-8119
Adam.Rush@itd.idaho.gov

Key Number: 20155

Using the open house results, Mayor Jared Sharp and the City Council decided on a preferred striping plan. Once the striping plan was chosen, ITD completed the design plans. The project will next be let for bid by potential contractors. Construction is expected to begin in 2018.

Final Design Plan

Project design is complete and ready for bid and construction in 2018.

The City of Montpelier decided to go with the following striping plan for Washington Street:

• One Lane each direction with a Center Two Way Turn Lane (CTWTL) and parallel parking along street.
• All insufficient pedestrian ramps on Washington Street (US-89) will be upgraded to legal ADA requirements.
• Sidewalks will be added on 4th Street on the east side of the street ONLY from Garfield St. to Boise St.

Project Description:
This project, located in Montpelier on US-89 (Washington Street) between the 12th Street overpass to the junction with US-30 (4th Street), will include:

• full-width pavement repair,
• upgrades to all sidewalk corners that are not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act to bring them up to current standard,
• safety improvements along the corridor,
• replacement of all the school signs, including the pedestrian school crossing sign,
• re-striping the roadway to a configuration suited to local needs.

In addition, new sidewalk construction and replacement of deteriorating existing sidewalk is being considered along US-30/4th Street from Clay Street to just north of Boise Street.

The need for the new asphalt on US-89/Washington St. arises from the poor asphalt condition. The Idaho Transportation Department and the City of Montpelier are taking this opportunity to upgrade the traffic safety concerns in the area with regards to the school zone as well as the down town shopping district. The purpose of this project is to improve the safety and mobility for the community, local businesses, the agriculture industry, the freight industry and the traveling public.

What has happened previously:
The Idaho Transportation Department has been in contact with the Montpelier City Officials working on what safety improvements are needed on Washington Street and other potential improvement needs that can be included in this project.

ITD and the City of Montpelier hosted a Community Design Workshop open to the public on January 17, 2017, at Montpelier City Hall.

• Community workshop open house results

Contacts:
Tara Capson, ITD Project Manager, District 5, (208) 239-3321 | Email: Tara.Capson@itd.idaho.gov

Adam Rush, Public Involvement Coordinator, (208) 334-8119 | Email: Adam.Rush@itd.idaho.gov

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.

TTY/TDD Users: Dial 711 or (800) 377-3529 to use Idaho Relay System

Accommodation Requests
Accessibility Contact
External Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Grievance Procedure

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is studying I-15 and I-86 to identify current and future needs throughout the corridors. The study will result in a corridor plan that identifies policies and projects important to the development of these highways over the next 20 years.

The completed corridor plan will include an analysis of the existing conditions on the highways; a forecast of future demand over the next 20 years; and a list of short- and long-term improvements on how to modernize transportation. The document will address the course of the highways as a whole and on a county-by-county basis. The plan will be based on community input, engineering analysis, and city, county and agency planning goals. ITD will include the plan in its Idaho Horizons Long Range Capital Improvement and Preservation Program (LRCIP). LRCIP is a planning document that helps ITD prioritize projects for future years.

The finished corridor plan will include:

• Safety: What improvements will make the highways safer for motorists, pedestrians and residents?

• Access Management: How can ITD and local communities manage the effect of development along the corridors so the roadways continue to function safely and efficiently?

• Traffic: What are the best ways to improve current traffic flow and capacity throughout the corridors? Can we anticipate future congestion points and develop solutions?

• Environment: What are the important environmental issues to consider when ITD builds improvements in the future?

Adam Rush, ITD Office of Communications
Direct Line: (208) 334-8119
Email Address: Adam.Rush@itd.idaho.gov

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.

TTY/TDD Users: Dial 711 or (800) 377-3529 to use Idaho Relay System

Accommodation Requests
Accessibility Contact
External Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Grievance Procedure

• I-15 Completed Projects in 2017

US-91: Hansem Lane Interchange
• This project added turn lanes at the Mark Lane and Hansen Lane intersections.
• Project budget: $343,000

US-91: Shelley City Limits
• This project milled and repaved US-91 through Shelley city limits.
• Project budget: $1.9 million.

ID-39: Riverside to Clark Road
• This project added a third lane from milepost 49.5 to 50.8.
• Construction budget: $820,000

South Bannock County Pavement Preservation
• This project objective was to apply a new layer of pavement to highways throughout Caribou County.
• Construction Cost $4,121,717.00