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A FASTLANE (Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies) grant which was previously denied to ITD and the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho has been resubmitted to acquire funding to widen I-84 from 2 to 3 lanes between Franklin Boulevard and the underpass at Karcher Road in Nampa. $850 million is available to applicants in this grant program.
In a five-year period from 2010 to 2014, I-84 had 96 crashes around the Northside Boulevard area. ITD statistics indicate there were 4 serious injury crashes, 11 visible injury accidents, 6 possible injury crashes and 24 property damage crashes within a quarter-mile of the Northside Boulevard exit on eastbound I-84 during this time period. On westbound I-84 within a quarter-mile, there was 1 serious injury crash, 5 visible injury crashes and 19 property damage crashes.
Traffic data shows that almost 80,000 vehicles travel on this stretch of I-84 during an average weekday. The safety risks and congestion problems warranted the evaluation and goal to improve the interstate.
It is estimated that the entire project will cost $90 million to complete. The project will be funded with FASTLANE dollars, if awarded, ITD matching funds, and contributions from the City of Nampa and Canyon County.
If you have been injured in a crash due to no fault of your own, call the Racine Olson personal injury team. Our compassionate and skilled lawyers are available for a consultation at 208-232-6101.
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