The Idaho Transportation Board recently voted to expedite several road projects that will begin construction this summer.
The projects will modernize aging infrastructure, improve safety and reduce congestion.
The projects include the I-86/I-15 System Interchange in Pocatello/Chubbuck; the I-90 and State Highway 41 Interchange in Post Falls; State Highway 16 from Interstate 84 to Chinden Boulevard; and US 20/26 from Interstate 84 to Middleton Road in the Treasure Valley.
“Idaho is the fastest-growing state in the nation,” Gov. Brad Little said. “To keep up with the demands of growth, these funds will help save Idahoans’ time, keep us safe on our roads, and makes our state’s economy even stronger. I appreciate the work of the Idaho Transportation Board, the department, and the legislature for acting quickly to put this money to work with projects that will benefit the state.”
In May, the state legislature passed a transportation revenue package part of Little’s “Leading Idaho” initiative. The legislation increased the transfer of money to the Transportation Expansion and Congestion Mitigation fund by $80 million annually.
The Idaho Transportation Department will accelerate bond-funded construction projects this spring. The first of several bond sales will be up to $325 million in funding.