Beginning tomorrow drivers can expect to see the return of temporary traffic signals through the end of the week on US-95 near McArthur Lake as guardrail and temporary barrier are installed. By the end of Friday traffic is expected to be shifted onto the bridge, at which time, the temporary signals will be permanently removed.
The adjacent shoofly- the temporary roadway that was constructed last year to divert traffic around the bridge- will begin excavation and work to complete the wildlife underpass will begin.
This project will continue to require reduced lanes, speeds, and intermittent flagging as crews continue to work. Trucks will also be entering and exiting the highway during work days to haul excavated material.
Ongoing updates regarding traffic impacts can be found using the Idaho 511 system.
This project is expected to be completed in late October. Some work, such as final paving, will be dependent on weather conditions as we approach the fall season.