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ITD suspends highway construction for
holiday
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August 28, 2012 |
Work that could impact travel will be suspended
on all Idaho Transportation Department highway
construction projects statewide September 1-3
for the Labor Day holiday, except in special
circumstances.
ITD requires contractors on highway construction
projects to postpone work on any highway, except
for normal maintenance operations, during the
extended holiday weekend if it could delay the
traveling public. Work is allowed on the highway
shoulders or anywhere else not impacting
traffic.
Some of those extremely rare conditions in which
work may continue are:
- If crews are not working on a roadway open to the public;
- If the road is already closed and all traffic is using a
designated detour;
- In an emergency situation (like flooding or fire) where the
roadway has been damaged and requires repair; or
- On roads with very low traffic volumes.
"Like most of us, contractors have little
interest in working over the holiday," said ITD
Chief Engineer Tom Cole. "Most would probably
take these days off anyway, even if it was not
required."
ITD also reminds drivers not to drink and drive,
to buckle up, follow the posted speed limit and
call 5-1-1 or check 511.idaho.gov for highway
travel conditions. |
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