IDA SANTA About 13 miles southeast of St. Maries, Idaho, on State Highway 3, just north of the intersection with State Highway 6, a bridge replacement project got underway Monday. Throughout the summer, drivers should prepare for lane limits and delays.
Due to its age and constant maintenance requirements, the bridge, which was first constructed in 1934, is being replaced. Enhancing safety and functionality along this crucial route, which is frequently utilized by logging and freight traffic, is the goal of the $2 million Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) project.
While building:
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There is only one lane for traffic.
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Vehicle traffic will be alternated by a temporary signal.
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Traffic will be directed around the work zone via a shoofly diversion.
There is only one lane for traffic.
Vehicle traffic will be alternated by a temporary signal.
Traffic will be directed around the work zone via a shoofly diversion.
The new bridge will be able to handle more traffic and support larger weights. For increased safety, the roadway has been improved with guardrails and 5-foot shoulders.
Project Manager Jacob Edlund stated that these improvements are essential to guaranteeing the route’s long-term safety and dependability, particularly for the logging and freight sectors that depend on it on a daily basis.
By late October, the project should be finished. The most recent travel information is available at 511.idaho.gov for drivers.
