Work on a new Hwy 10 and Benton CR 2 interchange in Rice begins in July 2013. The interchange replaces the existing intersection and signal and will improve safety and mobility on Hwy 10 and local roads.
When complete, new bridges will carry free-flowing Hwy 10 traffic over Benton CR 2, ramps will provide improved access to local roads in Rice, and a new acceleration lane at Hwy 10/CR 31/Gateway Dr will help address the area's growing commercial freight traffic.
Local roads and utilities will also be improved.
Cost
$11.3 million
Looking ahead to 2014
April - November
Traffic Impacts
Highway 10 will be maintained on temporary bypass lanes. Motorists may encounter periodic single lane closures at non-peak hours. A temporary traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Hwy 10/CR 31/Gateway Dr for local access.
Local side roads will have periodic lane or road closures with short detours via local streets or flaggers.
Work
Construct the interchange, ramps and connections
Realign Hwy 10 mainline
Install acceleration lanes at Hwy 10/CR 31/Gateway Dr
Make local road and utilitiy improvements
The entire project is to be complete by November 2014.
