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