meridian road interchange rebuild itd board meeting june 18, 2009
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Meridian Road InterchangeRebuild
ITD Board Meeting
June 18, 2009
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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
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Rebuilt Meridian Interchange
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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
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Congestion - 2nd Busiest Interchange in Idaho
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Safety Concerns Bridge is substandard – constructed in 1960s Deemed structurally deficient in 2008 No pedestrian facilities Lacks separated bike lane
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Meridian InterchangeRebuild Benefits
Removal of choke-point
Replace a structurally deficient bridge
Reduce traffic congestion
Improve pedestrian and motorist safety
Foster economic development
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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
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Partnerships
Improve Gateway into City Potential to relocate
maintenance facility – with better access
Potential to use private property for construction staging
Mutually beneficial
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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
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Rebuilt Meridian Interchange
Has environmental clearanceLittle to no right-of-way
neededCan be designed quicklyConstruction costs are downNeed is present; timing is
right
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