US 95, MP 146.5 rock wall replacement, adams CO

This $100,000 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) will fund the replacement of an old and failing rock wall with a new soldier pile wall on US 95 at milepost 146.5 in Adams County, Idaho. The project includes hiring a consultant to perform geotechnical work to design the new soldier pile wall, which will extend 20-40 feet from an existing soldier pile wall. The project will also involve reconstructing failed pavement and replacing the old guardrail. The Idaho Department of Transportation, a U.S. state government entity and certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), will oversee the execution of this infrastructure improvement project.

Project description

This project will replace an old and failing rock wall with a new soldier pile wall on US 95 at milepost 146.5. Work will include hiring a consultant to do geotechnical work to design the soldier pile wall. This soldier pile wall will be extended 20-40 feet from an existing soldier pile wall, depending on the geotechnical report. The old guardrail will also need to be replaced at the same time. The district will hire a contractor to build the new soldier pile wall, new drainage system, reconstruct the failed pavement, and install guardrail.