Ten Mile Road Interchange Project

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Ten Mile Road Interchange Project

The much anticipated interchange on Interstate 84 and Ten Mile Road could happen yet! There has been a lot of discussion on the improvements of I-84 on Idaho real estate in the past several months.

The "grinding down" of the ruts between Nampa and Meridian has taken place, just in time for a prospective widening to 3 lanes! Yes, 3 lanes! Woo hoo! Below, you will see the basic plan of the Ten Mile Road Project. Though no one has committed to construction dates, we are aware of easements and land being purchased by the government to accomodate this very needed transportation connection in the Treasure Valley!

Of course, this extra connection will make it easier to get to and from work and allow easier access to buying Idaho real estate! Whenever you or anyone you know, is looking to buy or sell Idaho real estate in the Treasure Valley, I hope you will give them my number or direct them to this web site! Thank you!

I-84, Ten Mile Road Interchange Project

MP 41.5-42.5
Project Number: A009(815)
Key Number: 09815

Project Facts

The I-84, Ten Mile Interchange Project is being developed to relieve congestion at the existing I-84 Meridian Road Interchange and provide local access to the growing area west of Meridian Road.

Description

The current project will result in a design for a new interchange to access I-84 at Ten Mile Road in Meridian. The project includes:

Gaining the environmental clearance needed for construction
Designing the interchange
Defining the right-of-way needs, and beginning to purchase right-of-way

To make the new interchange function smoothly, the surrounding roadways need to be improved. The project will also:

Design the widening of Ten Mile Road between Overland and Franklin roads.
Design the improvements to the intersection of Tasa Street and Overland Road. Improvements to Tasa Street and Overland Road may also be included.

Background

In 2001, the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) and ITD conducted a study of the I-84 corridor. The I-84 Corridor Study recommended several transportation improvements along the corridor, including increasing interstate access between Caldwell and Meridian. The study identified Ten Mile Road as a future access point for an interchange. The proposed Ten Mile Interchange will relieve traffic pressure at the Meridian Road Interchange and reduce future congestion in the growing western area of Ada County.

Before beginning the current project, consultant H.W. Lochner prepared the I-84/Ten Mile Access Study (make a link to the study listed on the current page) for the proposed interchange. The access study contained an environmental scan and implementation report, which were necessary to receive federal approval to proceed with the project.

Schedule and Funding

The Ten Mile Interchange project is currently funded by GARVEE bonds through the Connecting Idaho program. This funding is designated for the interchange design, initial right-of-way purchases, and the environmental clearance. The remaining right-of-way purchases and construction of the interchange will occur when additional funding is available.

Approval for the final interchange design and necessary environmental clearance is expected by winter 2008. ITD estimates that construction can begin in early 2009.

Public Involvement

ITD is committed to providing the community with ongoing and meaningful opportunities to give input and participate in the decision-making process for this project. The first public meeting occurred in August 2006. Interested community members were invited to join a public advisory group for the project. The group will provide additional input to the project team throughout the project.

Detailed maps and project information are available to download from this Web page. This information includes materials from the public meeting, as well as a summary of comments received at the meeting.

Community members will be notified of opportunities to comment on the design, or to attend additional public meetings or hearings.

Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related regulations and directives. ITD assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any ITD service, program, or activity. The department also assures that every effort will be made to prevent discrimination through the impacts of its programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations. In addition, the department will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency.

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