Central Valley Expressway Coalition http://centralvalleyexpressway.com A Bridge to Recovery Sat, 22 May 2021 18:11:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 ITD Online Meeting for CVE/Highway 16 (May 21st – June 4th, 2021) http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=533 http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=533#comments Sat, 22 May 2021 18:11:37 +0000 The Central Valley Expressway Coalition http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=533 Please visit the link below to take part in the Idaho Transportation Department’s Online Meeting on the next phase of the Central Valley Expressway/Highway 16.

The online meting will be available May 21st until June 4th, 2021.

Idaho 16 Public Online Meeting: May 21 – June 4

]]> http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?feed=rss2&p=533 0 ITD Board approves new projects including CVE/Highway 16 http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=530 http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=530#comments Wed, 19 May 2021 18:04:31 +0000 The Central Valley Expressway Coalition http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=530
  • May 19th, 2021
    • ]]>     http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?feed=rss2&p=530 0     CVE Construction could begin by the end of 2021 http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=525 http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=525#comments Fri, 07 May 2021 20:03:19 +0000 The Central Valley Expressway Coalition http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=525
  • May 7th, 2021
    • KTVB Viewpoint:
    • “Idaho Legislature approves funding for major highway projects” 
      • “Ness says one of the major projects ITD is focusing on is extending Highway 16 the final several miles south from Chinden Boulevard to Interstate 84. This project has been in the works for many years. He says environmental work is finished, design work should be finished this fall, and construction could start by the end of the year.”
    • ]]>     http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?feed=rss2&p=525 0     CVE Updates http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=518 http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=518#comments Fri, 22 Jun 2018 19:37:48 +0000 The Central Valley Expressway Coalition http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=518
  • At the February 26th COMPASS Board of Directors Meeting, they voted on reprioritization of the Communities in Motion 2040: Unfunded Corridors and Projects.  The Central Valley Expressway (SH-16) extension was reprioritized from #14 to #5.
  •  April 11th, 2018 Meridian Press Article: $6M approved to prepare for Hwy 16 extension

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    ]]>     http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?feed=rss2&p=518 0     CVE Ribbon Cutting Aerial Photos http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=492 http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=492#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:21:16 +0000 The Central Valley Expressway Coalition http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=492 The following photographs of the Central Valley Expressway (SH-16) Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, August 15th, 2014 were taken by Idaho Airships, Inc., Courtesy of Connecting Idaho Partners.

    This image looks northwest at the newly completed intersection of Chinden Boulevard and the Central Valley Expressway Bridge.

    Photo by Idaho Airships, Inc., Courtesy of Connecting Idaho Partners

     

     This photo looks north from the south end of the project and shows all of Phase One.

    Photo by Idaho Airships, Inc., Courtesy of Connecting Idaho Partners

     

    This image shows the Joplin Court and Phyllis Canal Bridge.

    Photo by Idaho Airships, Inc., Courtesy of Connecting Idaho Partners

     

    This photograph looks south from the SH-44 (State Street) and SH-16 intersection.

    Photo by Idaho Airships, Inc., Courtesy of Connecting Idaho Partners

     

    This image looks west, along SH-44, towards Star.

    Photo by Idaho Airships, Inc., Courtesy of Connecting Idaho Partners

     

    This panoramic image looks west over the entire project.

    Photo by Idaho Airships, Inc., Courtesy of Connecting Idaho Partners

     

    This photograph shows the people and parade vehicles gathered for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

    Photo by Idaho Airships, Inc., Courtesy of Connecting Idaho Partners

     

    This photo shows the emergency response vehicles and Corvettes (courtesy of Valley Corvette Club) lined up prior to the opening of the Central Valley Expressway Bridge.

    Photo by Idaho Airships, Inc., Courtesy of Connecting Idaho Partners

     

    This image looks south on the Bridge, showcasing the Corvettes from Valley Corvette Club lined up for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

    Photo by Idaho Airships, Inc., Courtesy of Connecting Idaho Partners

     

    Corvettes for the parade were provided by the Valley Corvette Club.

    Photo by Idaho Airships, Inc., Courtesy of Connecting Idaho Partners

     

    Looking south along the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

    Photo by Idaho Airships, Inc., Courtesy of Connecting Idaho Partners

     

    Skydiver Nick Rugai with SkyDiveIdaho lands on the bridge for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

    Photo by Idaho Airships, Inc., Courtesy of Connecting Idaho Partners

     

    Skydiver Brent Clark with SkyDiveIdaho lands on the Bridge with the American flag for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

    Photo by Idaho Airships, Inc., Courtesy of Connecting Idaho Partners

    ]]>     http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?feed=rss2&p=492 0     Central Valley Expressway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=486 http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=486#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2014 20:34:42 +0000 The Central Valley Expressway Coalition http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=486 Please join the Central Valley Expressway Coalition for

    the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Phase One of the Highway 16 Project!

    Details, including RSVP, listed on the attached invitation.

    ]]>     http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?feed=rss2&p=486 0     Central Valley Expressway Bridge Ribbon Cutting http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=471 http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=471#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:14:39 +0000 The Central Valley Expressway Coalition http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=471

    The Central Valley Expressway (Highway 16 Extension Project) at dusk. April 29th, 2014

    Please join us for the

    Central Valley Expressway
    Bridge Ribbon Cutting

    Friday, August 15th, 2014

    10:16 a.m.

    Additional details to follow!

    ]]>     http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?feed=rss2&p=471 0     Central Valley Expressway at Dusk http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=463 http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=463#comments Thu, 22 May 2014 03:25:14 +0000 The Central Valley Expressway Coalition http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=463 This beautiful photograph looks north at the Central Valley Expressway with Squaw Butte in the background. Thank you to Dave Butzier & Idaho Airships for providing the Central Valley Expressway Coalition with this image.

    The Central Valley Expressway (Highway 16 Extension Project) at dusk. April 29th, 2014

    ]]>     http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?feed=rss2&p=463 0     Central Valley Expressway Progress Update http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=452 http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=452#comments Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:12:13 +0000 The Central Valley Expressway Coalition http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=452 The following aerial photos detailing the progress of the Central Valley Expressway (Highway 16 Extension Project) were taken Fall 2013.  Thank you to Dave Butzier & Idaho Airships for providing these beautiful photographs to the Central Valley Expressway Coalition.

    Panoramic view of the Central Valley Expressway, looking to the west. Chinden Boulevard is on the left.

     

    Looking north from the Chinden Boulevard end of the Central Valley Expressway.

     

     

    Looking east to the Joplin Court & Phyllis Canal structures.

     

    Looking east at the Boise River Bridge.

     

    Looking south from the north end of the project, at the new intersection of SH-44 and SH-16.

     

    A photo looking southwest at the south end of the project.  Chinden Boulevard to the left edge of the photo.

    ]]>     http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?feed=rss2&p=452 0     Central Valley Expressway Construction Update http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=435 http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=435#comments Sun, 18 Aug 2013 18:09:59 +0000 The Central Valley Expressway Coalition http://centralvalleyexpressway.com/?p=435 The following photos show the progress, to date, on the Central Valley Expressway (Highway 16 Extension).  Thank you to Dave Butzier & Idaho Airships for providing the photographs to the Central Valley Expressway Coalition.

    This photo is looking to the North, from Chinden Blvd. showing the asphalt base pavement, between Chinden and the Joplin Court Structure. July 18th, 2013

    This shot is looking to the east and the Joplin Court Bridge and the Phyllis Canal structure.  Asphalt base pavement in place from the Joplin Bridge back to Chinden Blvd. to the right of the photo. July 18th, 2013.

    This shot is taken from the north end, looking south, showing the alignment at SH-44, looking toward the Boise River Bridge. July 18th, 2013.

    Showing the progress of the Boise River Bridge Deck.  It is looking to the southwest, showing the concrete deck in place from the north end of the bridge, towards the Boise River low water channel.  Forming the deck near the river channel. July 18th, 2013.

    This one is looking north along the alignment above Chinden Blvd.  The white strip on the black asphalt is the concrete pavement for the southbound mainline lanes.  The southbound lanes have been paved half way between the Joplin Bridge and the Boise River Bridge. August 13th, 2013.

     

    Looking east at the Joplin Court Bridge and Phyllis Canal area, showing the concrete pavement for the southbound mainline lanes. August 13th, 2013.

     

    Showing the Boise River Bridge, looking to the east.  South abutment is to the right, and it shows the 12th of 19 concrete deck placements, including the span across the Boise River Channel.  South is to the right, north is to the left in the photo. August 13th, 2013.

     

    A little wider angle shot of the Boise River Bridge, looking to the east.  Shows the south abutment, and the deck placements 12 of 19 that started at the north end of the bridge, and have crossed the Boise River low flow channel, which is at span #5.
    August 13th, 2013.

     

    Looking south, from the north end of the project.  Shows the asphalt base in place all the way to SH-44.  Concrete mainline pavement will be placed on top of the asphalt base. August 13th, 2013.

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