Idaho Falls, ID – Construction on 17th Street – Holmes Avenue to Woodruff Avenue – will begin on Monday, June 18. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. All local businesses in the area will be accessible during construction, barring unforeseen conditions. The anticipated completion time is three months.
Construction activities include concrete removal and replacement, installation of new median curb, milling and paving of the roadway, seal coating, and adjustment to the valves and concrete collars.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays. Milling and paving operations will take place at night. Pedestrian detours will be set up during different work phases to promote safety, in addition to expediting the project schedule.
Please reduce speeds, obey posted traffic control signage and watch for construction crews throughout the work zone.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete construction as quickly as possible.
For questions or concerns, contact HK Contractors, Inc. at (208) 523-6600.
Additional information on City of Idaho Falls construction projects can be found on the homepage of the city’s website or by clicking HERE.
Kerry Hammon, Public Information Officer, (208) 612-8122 or [email protected].
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