Idaho Transportation Department

U.S. 20/Idaho 75, Timmerman Rest Area

Project Facts

Key Number: 9618
Project Number: NH-2340(106)

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) proposes to upgrade the Timmerman Rest Area to better serve the growing number of travelers using U.S. 20 and Idaho 75. Improvements include expanding the parking area, improving site access, replacing restroom facilities, enhancing safety, landscaping and upgrading water and wastewater systems. Construction is currently programmed for 2010.

Project Backgound

The Timmerman Rest Area is located adjacent to two major state highways – U.S. 20 and Idaho 75. U.S. 20 is a two-lane east-west highway and Idaho 75 is a two-lane north-south highway that is the primary access to the Wood River Valley and Sun Valley area. The existing rest area site currently has five designated parking stalls for car/RV/truck with additional parking available along the internal roadway.

The existing site has two full accesses – one on U.S. 20 and one on Idaho 75. The rest area has heavy usage during peak travel periods. The U.S. 20 corridor currently has Average Daily Traffic (ADT) count of 2,100 with approximately 18% using the rest area. The Idaho 75 corridor has an ADT of 4,900 with approximately 9% using the facility.

Project Description

The Timmerman Rest Area improvements are designed to accommodate growth over the next 20 years. The U.S. 20 and Idaho 75 corridors are expected to see a 49% and 47% growth in traffic respectively.

At the current funding level, the following improvements are scheduled:

Safety Enhancements

Acceleration and deceleration lanes are planned for U.S. 20 and Idaho 75 to improve the safety of traffic entering and exiting the site.
ADA accessible parking, ramps and rest room facilities will be included.

Parking Enhancements

Addition parking will be provided for 54 cars and 10 trucks.
Better separation of trucks and cars in the parking facility.

Building and Site Enhancements

Expanded facilities will include 10 rest room stalls with accommodation for family usage.
Indoor information kiosks and services.
Increased water and wastewater facilities to accommodate the new facility.
Improved site drainage to address runoff and improve the water quality of the adjacent stream.
Upgraded picnic shelter facilities with the addition of an expanded joint use shelter for larger groups.

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Contacts

  Project Manager – Bob Johnson
  bob.johnson@itd.idaho.gov
  208-886-7830

  Rest Area Program Manager Consultant – Dyan Bevins
  dbevins@parametrix.com
  208-898-0012 ext. 1166

  District 4 Public Affairs Specialist – Nathan Jerke   nathan.jerke@itd.idaho.gov
  208-886-7809

  Public Involvement Coordinator – Gwen Smith
  gwen.smith@itd.idaho.gov
  208-334-4444

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.