The US-based Concrete Placing Company has emerged as the apparent low bidder for the I-84, Meridian Interchange reconstruction project in US state of Idaho.

In a bidding process that was opened on 4 March, Concrete Placing Company placed the lowest bid of $50.8m for the project.

The project will see Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) replace the interchange with a Single-Point Urban Interchange.

"Construction on the project is scheduled to commence in mid-April, with completion expected by late 2015."

Meridian Road will also be widened to three through lanes in both directions between Central Drive and Overland Road.

The roadway will consist of dual-left turn lanes for each I-84 ramp, along with curb, gutter, sidewalks and bicycle lanes.

The project also comprises widening of Interstate 84 to four lanes in both directions under the interchange, along with replacing pavement on I-84 between Meridian Road and Five Mile Road.

Construction on the project is scheduled to commence in mid-April, with completion expected by late 2015.

Idaho’s Meridian interchange, which was built in 1965, has seen significant growth, from a daily intersection total of 10,650 in 1966 to the current 128,000.

The I-84, Meridian Interchange reconstruction project will be funded with savings from the Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) Transportation Program, as well as regular federal funds.