News and Press Releases Monday, April 18, 2022

Residents are invited to learn about the Ada County Highway District's budgeting process by attending a public meeting Thursday night.

ACHD's budget includes projects to increase safety and mobility. It also provides for the maintenance and operation of Ada County's roads, sidewalks, traffic signals, bike lanes and related infrastructure.

The first public planning meeting for the 2023 budget will be held Thursday, April 21 at 5:30 p.m. Residents can attend the meeting in-person or virtually.

The meeting will be held in the Michael Brokaw auditorium at ACHD's headquarters at 3775 Adams Street in Garden City. Members of the public can also watch and ask questions via Zoom.

During the meeting, residents can learn about ACHD's budget, proposed construction projects and upcoming deadlines.

ACHD runs on a fiscal year that begins in October. Proposed construction projects for the 2023 budget include:

• Improving Locust Grove Road between Victory Road and Overland Road
• Revamping Star Road Bridges #1093 and #2040 
• A new Victory Road and Locust Grove Road Roundabout
• Upgraded Pedestrian Crossings at Warm Springs Avenue and Maynard Avenue; Warm Springs Avenue and Sky Bar Street
• Enhanced pedestrian facilities Floating Feather Road, Brandon Road and Hornback Avenue; Cory Lane, Mitchell Street and Maple Grove Road

Residents who are unable to attend the meeting can submit comments by filling out a TellUs form. Another meeting is scheduled for June 30.