Project Facts

Project Number: A009(780)
Key Number: 09780

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is developing plans for the reconstruction of U.S. 95 at the southern end of the Garwood to Sagle Corridor, from Ohio Match Road to Rickel Ranch Road (MP 441.2 to MP 445.2). The aging roadway will be redesigned as a four-lane divided highway to improve capacity and safety.

This project consists of building approximately 4 miles of a four-lane divided highway with at-grade intersections and one interchange.

Description

The new four-lane highway will be designed with limited access, which will allow traffic to enter and exit the highway only at interchanges. Frontage roads are planned on both sides of U.S. 95 to provide access to adjacent properties. The current project includes preliminary design for the new four-lane divided highway and right-of-way purchases in the Chilco area.

Background

U.S. 95 is the key north-south link for northern Idaho commerce, transportation and tourism. Rapid growth in Bonner and Kootenai counties have caused traffic volumes to approach the capacity of the highway. The corridor between Garwood and Sagle needs to be widened and realigned in order to safely accommodate projected traffic.

The process of designing the new highway began in 2002 when ITD initiated a comprehensive study of U.S. 95 between the towns of Garwood and Sagle. The study determined what type of long-term improvements would be needed to increase safety and capacity to meet future travel demands. This four-year process involved extensive work with the public, local officials and agencies. The study results will be published in an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Schedule and Funding

The 2006 Idaho Legislature authorized GARVEE funding to complete preliminary engineering and environmental studies for the corridor, and to begin right-of-way acquisition for the project. The 2007 Idaho Legislature authorized additional GARVEE funding to complete acquisition of needed right-of-way in the Chilco area. Additional funding will be necessary for construction.

Preliminary design has been completed, and final design is expected to be completed in March 2010. Final design completion is contingent on issuance of the Record of Decision on the U.S. 95, Garwood to Sagle Environmental Study, which is scheduled to be completed in September 2009.

Funding is committed for right-of-way purchases, which started in March 2008 under the Special Experimental Project (SEP)-15 process. Right-of-way acquisition is under way for SEP-15 parcels.

Future funding will be needed for construction, which is programmed to begin in Mary 2010. ITD is considering separating the Chilco Area into multiple projects to accelerate construction using currently authorized construction funds.

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.

Contact

Contact
comments@itd.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 334-4444
TDD: (208) 334-4458
ITD Projects Page

To view the Draft Environmental Statement, click here.

U.S. 95, Garwood to Sagle, Chilco Area

Project Facts

Description

Background

Schedule and Funding

Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

Contact

Brochures/Postcards

Meetings/Hearings

News Releases