Loads of excitement today as we announce Team ACHD secured first place in overall team scores at the American Public Works Association's National Snow Equipment Roadeo in Colorado last week. 🏆 1/7
Happy CIM Monday! Existing neighborhoods comprise most of the built environment and have opportunities for reuse and infill. CIM 2050 outlines growth in these areas! Our public comment period on CIM 2050 is open until midnight on October 16! Comment here: https://t.co/jXCJnV9FeY
ACHD NEWS: ACHD Celebrates Substantial Completion of Project on Ten Mile Road
👉Learn more about the project and those that made it happen in our latest news release: https://t.co/XIw7uX0rjp
Good luck to our @ACHD team members competing at the APWA Western Snow and Ice Conference and National Snow Roadeo in Denver 🎉 🎉 🎉 We are so proud of you!
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“I was so impressed to see first-hand what it takes to complete such an intricate operation,” said Commission President Mary May. "The coordination between the crewmembers is extraordinary. They do incredible work...to ensure Ada County roads are in good shape for years to come."
We've officially got another chip seal season in the books! Though our teams were faced with challenges from record breaking heat to ongoing growth and development, they were able to work together to complete 302 lane miles of chip seal. 1/4
Thank you to Boise Regional REALTORS @boirealtors for their endorsement of my re-election! I truly appreciated the opportunity to discuss the issues facing Ada County & I look forward to continuing that dialogue as we move forward with positive solutions.
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Happy Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Thursday! Planning for the safety of our bicyclists is crucial! 🚲
Your input matters! Find more information and comment on our bicycle related projects outlined in the TIP here:https://t.co/jXCJnV9FeY
Starting Monday, the intersection of New Hope Road and Brandon Road will be closed while crews complete underground work.
The intersection is expected to open back up at the end of the month.
Additionally, the intersection of New Hope & Munger Roads is back open today (Fri).
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"...a win for not only the 2 agencies involved, but for all of Ada County," said ACHD Commission President Mary May. "I appreciate Mayor Evans & his help in leading these conversations, ultimately allowing ACHD & Garden City to come to a mutually beneficial agreement for all..."
Construction is expected to wrap up this winter. ACHD will continue to provide updates as construction progresses.
More Information: https://t.co/tApZeBfFrs
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Both Eastman and Fort will remain fully open, and can be used to get around the closure. Additionally, the intersection of 11th and Altruas will remain open to through traffic. Commuters should detour at 10th Street or 12th Street. (see updated map in thread)
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Starting Wednesday, 11th Street will reopen from Lemp Street to Eastman Street. At the same time, the current closure will extend down to Fort Street.
With this shift, the new closure on 11th Street will be from Eastman Street to Fort Street.
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Beginning early August, crews will be working overnight to apply a microseal overlay on various streets in Boise and Kuna.
So what is the microseal process? The microseal process involves cleaning the existing asphalt and then applying a fast-drying asphalt-base sealant. 1/2
Tomorrow night is the Twilight Trifecta Kickoff Celebration at JUMP in Downtown Boise. JUMP is also celebrating National Fry Day. During the event, Borah Street from 9th to Myrtle will be closed. If you’re driving near JUMP tomorrow, keep an eye out for pedestrians & bikers.
On Saturday, the following roads will be closed in addition to the roads above:
-2nd Street: Plaza to State Street
-State Street: 2nd to Stierman Way
During the Parade on Saturday, State Street will be closed from Stierman Way down to Edgewood Lane.
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Traffic Advisory⚠️
Eagle Fun Days kicks off Friday. Starting at 3 p.m., the following roads will be closed:
-State Street: Eagle Road to 2nd Street
-1st Street: Idaho to Aikens Street
-2nd Street: Idaho to State Street
-Aikens Street: Eagle Road to east end
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In coordination with Star Elementary School, Mayor Chadwick, and ACHD Commission President May, ACHD has changed the road striping and reallocated pavement width at Star Elementary to improve vehicle circulation during school pick-up and drop-off times. 1/2
Also improved are the bicycle facilities on Star Road from Borealis St to Hidden Brook Drive! ACHD will be removing unnecessary parking lanes adjacent to the school and reallocating the space to add a two-way left turn lane, widened bike lanes and buffers where possible. 2/2
📢 Your input is appreciated! 📢
Please look at the proposed plans for Taft Street between Sycamore and 36th.
Virtual meetings will take place on Wednesday, June 29th. Additional details at the link below.
ACHD is examining improvements for Taft Street between Sycamore and 36th to enhance safety for all users.
Tell us what you think about the proposed alternatives & take the survey online: https://t.co/meAsAZAsJC
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