Friday, July 31, 2009

Construction nearly done at East Fork

New roadway has more room for motorists and cyclists

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By TERRY SMITH
Express Staff Writer

Construction crews have been a way of life for East Fork residents for most of the summer. Photo by David N. Seelig

The finishing touches are expected to be in place by the end of next week on a reconstruction project on East Fork Road in the mid-valley.

"They should finish up paving this week and finish painting by the end of next week," said Nathan Jerke, a spokesman for the Idaho Department of Transportation.

The project involved construction of a new roadbed, laying of new pavement and installation of new bike paths on a one-mile stretch of East Fork Road from the Big Wood River Bridge east to Ranch Lane. Traffic lanes have been widened to 11 feet each and 5-foot wide bike paths have been constructed on both sides of the roadway.

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Later this fall, Idaho Sand and Gravel of Jerome, the prime contractor, will seed the right-of-way with grasses and plant native vegetation.

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Idaho Sand and Gravel held a final public briefing on the project Thursday at the Greenhorn Fire Station.

The $900,000 project was federally funded with money administered by ITD.

Terry Smith: tsmith@mtexpress.com