Meridian Road InterchangeRebuild
ITD Board Meeting
June 18, 2009
GARVEE Transportation Program
I-84 Widening, Garrity Interchange to Ten Mile Interchange
I-84 Widening, Ten Mile to Meridian Road
Robinson & Black Cat Bridges
Ten Mile Interchange
Rebuilt Meridian Interchange
Choke-point at Meridian Interchange
Existing Interchange configuration limits lanes on I-84
Creates barrier to efficient movement of commuters, goods & services
I-84 at Meridian Road – Eastbound
Congestion - 2nd Busiest Interchange in Idaho
Safety Concerns Bridge is substandard – constructed in 1960s Deemed structurally deficient in 2008 No pedestrian facilities Lacks separated bike lane
Meridian InterchangeRebuild Benefits
Removal of choke-point
Replace a structurally deficient bridge
Reduce traffic congestion
Improve pedestrian and motorist safety
Foster economic development
Local Contribution City has prioritized improvements to local street system
on both sides of Interchange Overland/Meridian Intersection – $2.2 Million Meridian Split Corridor, Phase I - $3.5 Million Local tie-in improvements in place Working with property owners on potential partnerships Landscaping maintenance
Partnerships
Improve Gateway into City Potential to relocate
maintenance facility – with better access
Potential to use private property for construction staging
Mutually beneficial
Regional Support
COMPASS Boise Caldwell Garden City Eagle Kuna
Boise Metro Caldwell Eagle
Meridian Nampa Wilder Ada County Canyon County ACHD
Chamber of Commerce Support Kuna Meridian Nampa
Rebuilt Meridian Interchange
Has environmental clearanceLittle to no right-of-way
neededCan be designed quicklyConstruction costs are downNeed is present; timing is
right