Ada County Highway District

Monday, June 14, 2010
Chipsealing underway
Warmer, drier weather means chipsealing is now in full swing, smoother roads and more room for bikes part of this year's work

Thursday, June 10, 2010
Major impacts to drivers expected during Boise's Ironman event
This year’s Ironman Boise will start on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 2 p.m. beginning at Lucky Peak Reservoir and end in downtown Boise on 8th Street in BoDo.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Record-setting paving underway
Around 170 locations are impacted by ACHD resurfacing work this season.

Monday, May 24, 2010
ACHD Commission meetings now live online
The first live streaming of an ACHD Commission meeting will be on Wednesday, May 26.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Alternative Transportation Fair Friday
May in Motion underway, alternative transportation users, Kristin Armstrong and elementary students plan to gather on National Bike to Work Day

Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Oil-type substance flowing from storm drain into Boise River contained
Crews have contained what appeared to be a petroleum substance that was flowing from a storm water outfall along the Boise River near Americana and Shoreline in Boise.

Monday, April 26, 2010
ACHD to turn on new traffic signal timing plans
Drivers on two major travel corridors, State Street and Federal Way, will benefit from new signal timing plans that will be put in place by the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) prior to the morning commute on Tuesday April 27, 2010.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Use ACHD Web site to reduce road construction impacts
Many areas will be impacted by ACHD road construction; drivers can improve their commute by using ACHD’s new, easy-to-remember Web address

Friday, February 12, 2010
Warm Springs Connection to ParkCenter to close for up to eight weeks

Tuesday, February 09, 2010
New left-turn signal expected to improve safety, reduce traffic delays for drivers

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
State Street Speed Near Capitol Reduced for Construction

Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Major improvements coming to the Fairview and Five Mile intersection
The construction of improvements at the Five Mile and Fairview intersection is now underway and will greatly reduce congestion in the area with the addition of more travel lanes.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010
ACHD Director Schweitzer Announces Retirement
Garden City – William J. Schweitzer, who has headed the Ada County Highway District for nearly a decade, announced Wednesday that he will retire in February 2011 when his contract expires.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Huber to be ACHD President

Thursday, December 17, 2009
ACHD’s Ten Mile project underway
Major road closure for sewer work begins Friday night

Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Crews out clearing storm drains to prevent flooding
Rain, warmer temperatures and melting snow has crews removing snow and ice from storm drains

Saturday, December 12, 2009
Weekend brings snow and ice
ACHD crews out all day, expected to be out in full force overnight in response to snow

Monday, December 07, 2009
Winter maintenance vehicles out this morning
Crews have been out since yesterday afternoon, when snow began to fall in Ada County.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Special signal timing plans in place for holiday season
"Black Friday" shoppers and BSU fans will benefit from the adjusted signals.

Monday, November 09, 2009
ACHD takes the guesswork out of pedestrian signals
ACHD is eliminating the question of “How long do I have to cross the street” in many locations in Ada County.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
ACHD maintenance crews collecting fall leaves
A large pile of leaves has formed in Boise as a result.

Friday, October 23, 2009
Swine flu traffic signal plan in place Saturday
ACHD will give more green time at signals near the Milwaukee clinic.

Thursday, September 24, 2009
East ParkCenter Bridge to open early with dedication event
A massive bridge project three decades in the making will open to drivers close to six weeks ahead of schedule on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 after a special dedication event that will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, September 02, 2009
ACHD to help move BSU football traffic
ACHD will change traffic signal times to help move Boise State game day traffic

Monday, August 31, 2009
150 crosswalks upgraded for safety
ACHD improved crosswalks in time for the first day of school.

Friday, August 28, 2009
Ustick/Linder intersection, new Safe Routes to School sidewalk open in time for start of school

Monday, August 24, 2009
ACHD Commission to Consider 2010 Budget, Citizen Input

Friday, August 21, 2009
Warm Springs Avenue to reopen to traffic as scheduled
Warm Springs Avenue will be reopened to traffic as scheduled by late Sunday night, August 23, 2009.

Friday, August 07, 2009
Heavy rain results in water on streets for second day
As a result there is standing water on some streets and minor flooding, as well as some sand and water on a section of Hill Road.

Thursday, August 06, 2009
Heavy rain results in water on streets
Heavy rain is keeping ACHD crews busy.

Thursday, July 23, 2009
Meridian project open ahead of schedule
A construction project that changed Meridian Road and Main Street to one-way streets between Franklin and the new Main/Waltman/Meridian/Central intersection is fully open to traffic.

Friday, July 10, 2009
Chipsealing to take place in downtown Eagle
Crews working Sunday to minimize impact to businesses

Sunday, July 05, 2009
Work to begin on Columbia/Hwy 69
Work to widen and signalize the intersection of State Highway 69 and Columbia Road begins Monday, July 6, 2009.

Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Warm Springs Avenue to be closed for up to seven weeks
Warm Springs Avenue between Starview Drive and Wise Way will be closed beginning Monday, July 6, 2009

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Olympic gold medal cyclist Kristin Armstrong to speak at May in Motion award event
It was another record year for May in Motion, which is an annual month-long effort to encourage Treasure Valley residents and employers to use alternative transportation.

Monday, June 22, 2009
ACHD distributes Idaho bicycling safety manual to bike shops
Book is available to the public for free.

Friday, June 19, 2009
Air quality will be improved thanks to ACHD signal work
Beginning June 21, 2009, ACHD crews will start the process of replacing traffic signal controllers and cabinets at 37 Ada County signalized intersections.

Monday, June 15, 2009
ACHD responds to heavy rain over the weekend and Monday
Several crews were out over the weekend responding to road damage, plugged storm drains and backed up water in urban areas.

Monday, June 08, 2009
During tough budget times, ACHD's chipseal program moves ahead and makes even more sense

Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Ustick/Linder work underway; closures this week
Partial intersection closure begins Thursday, full closure this weekend

Monday, June 01, 2009
ACHD busy with road work despite major funding decreases
Even with a tight budget and employee furloughs, ACHD will have more than $22 million dollars worth of construction projects underway this spring and summer.

Friday, May 29, 2009
Section of Greenbelt back open earlier than expected
A section of Greenbelt north of the Boise River along Warm Springs Avenue temporarily torn out and closed as part of the Ada County Highway District’s (ACHD) East ParkCenter Bridge project will be back open in time for the weekend.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
ACHD Commission unanimously approves Roadways to Bikeways
The ACHD Commission unanimously adopted the Roadways to Bikeways Bicycle Master Plan

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Roadways to Bikeways up for potential adoption
The final draft of Roadways to Bikeways will be presented to the ACHD Commission for possible adoption on May 27, 2009 during the weekly commission meeting which starts at 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 21, 2009
Section of Greenbelt along Warm Springs Avenue temporarily torn out, may impact some holiday weekend Greenbelt users
A section of Greenbelt near the Warm Springs Mesa in Boise is closed while work continues on the East ParkCenter Bridge project.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
May in Motion underway, alternative transportation users gather on National Bike to Work Day
If you have noticed that there are fewer motor vehicles on the road this month, it may be because May in Motion is underway.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009
ACHD to turn on 400th signalized intersection
ACHD will flip the switch on the 400th signalized intersection.

Friday, April 24, 2009
ACHD takes advantage of Warm Springs road closure to remove potentially dangerous Mesa rocks and boulders
In order to improve safety and to decrease the impacts of road work on motorists, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will be removing potentially dangerous boulders and rocks from the Warm Springs Mesa next week while a street and Greenbelt closure is already in place.

Friday, April 17, 2009
Emergency road closure on Ten Mile
A section of Ten Mile Road between Lake Hazel Road and Columbia Road is closed as an emergency safety measure due to what appears to be an issue with the installation of a Kuna City sewer line.

Thursday, April 16, 2009
Major closure on Warm Springs due to sewer, irrigation work
A new Boise City sewer line is going in under Warm Springs Avenue.

Monday, April 06, 2009
ACHD wins award for budget excellence
The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award recognizes that ACHD’s fical year 2009 budget follows specific guidelines and is now easier to read and understand than in the past.

Thursday, March 19, 2009
ACHD will help move traffic during March Madness
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will adjust traffic signals during the NCAA March Madness basketball games on Friday and Sunday to help keep potential traffic congestion to a minimum.

Friday, March 13, 2009
Update: One-way switch on Meridian Road and Main Street happening Saturday
Update: Meridian Road and Main Street to change to one-way roads Saturday (weather permitting) instead of Sunday, due to rain in the forecast.

Friday, February 27, 2009
People can have say on future streets
Garden City – What kind of street do you want near your home? Designing the function and feel of future roads is the point of Livable Streets for Tomorrow, a joint effort of ACHD, Ada County and the cities.

Friday, February 27, 2009
Lane restriping as part of Meridian Split Corridor work will create delays tonight
Traffic signals at the intersections of Meridian and Franklin and Main and Franklin in Meridian will be switched to the “red flash” mode tonight, Friday February 27, 2009 beginning at 9 p.m.

Monday, February 09, 2009
Work on Meridian Split Corridor begins; work will be done day and night to limit traffic impacts
Work on the large-scale Meridian Road and Main Street Split Corridor Project started today, Monday, February 9, 2009, and lane restrictions are expected this week on Main Street between Watertower Lane and Franklin Road.

Thursday, February 05, 2009
Satellite Traffic Management Center, custom signal timing will be in place for Special Olympics
More than 2,000 athletes from nearly 100 countries are expected to compete in the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games. It will take 150 buses to get the athletes and support personnel where they need to go, plus there are more than 100 motor pool vehicles.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Second round of support beams arrive
Sixteen girders have arrived and are now in place at the East ParkCenter Bridge construction site, and there are eight more to be delivered. These beams will be different from the first, because they will arrive on the opposite side of the bridge site and be placed directly over the Boise River.

Thursday, January 15, 2009
East ParkCenter Bridge girders ready for trip through Boise Friday morning
The first four girders that will be delivered to the East ParkCenter Bridge construction site are loaded on two trucks that are currently parked and waiting to make the early morning trip through Boise.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009
East ParkCenter Bridge support beams to be delivered
The next step in the East ParkCenter Bridge construction is to install the girders, which are the steel beams that support the bridge roadway. But first the beams have to be delivered to the bridge construction site.

Wednesday, January 07, 2009
McKee to be ACHD President
Garden City – Carol McKee will continue as ACHD President for 2009, the ACHD Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Rain, warm temperatures and melting snow has crews removing snow from storm drains
After spending much of the morning using anti-icing liquid, sand and plows on local roads, Ada County Highway District (ACHD) crews are now concentrating on clearing storm drains on main roads around the county. The drains are cleared by crews with shovels.

Monday, January 05, 2009
Crews remain out in full-force, using plows in many areas
Ada County Highway District (ACHD) crews continue to plow and apply anti-icing liquid and sand to Ada County roads this morning.

Monday, January 05, 2009
Gov. Otter, Judge Wetherell to Swear In ACHD Commissioners
Garden City -- Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter and Fourth District Court Judge Mike Wetherell will administer the oaths of office for Ada County Highway district Commissioners Rebecca W. Arnold, Sara M. Baker and Carol. A. McKee.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Break in snowfall allows ACHD to collect sand applied to streets
Winter isn’t over yet, but today the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is cleaning up sand used during this season’s snow storms. Sand provides traction for drivers in snowy conditions, but it must be collected after it is used to protect the environment.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008
All ACHD crews on standby, ready to plow if needed
Despite the holidays, all Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Winter Street Service crews are on standby in anticipation of more snowfall and possible icy conditions on the roads over the next 48 hours. The National Weather Service has posted a Winter Storm Watch for Christmas Eve, and ACHD is prepared for the potentially big snowfall.

Monday, December 15, 2008
Winter Street Service crews sent out to respond to icy roads
Many roads in Ada County are now icy, and all Ada County Highway District (ACHD) anti-icing and sand trucks were sent out around 3 a.m. This after crews were out most of the weekend responding to winter driving conditions.

Monday, December 08, 2008
ACHD sends out trucks in response to potentially icy roads
Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Winter Street Service crews were dispatched shortly after 4 a.m. Monday, December 8.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008
New traffic camera, extra green time on “Black Friday”
Shoppers out for bargains on one of the busiest shopping days of the year will get extra green time at traffic signals near the Boise Towne Square Mall. There is also a new traffic camera at Cole Road and Emerald Street which means that for the first time, there is traffic camera coverage all around the mall.

Monday, November 24, 2008
Huge pile of leaves collected, will be recycled for free
Ada County Highway District (ACHD) maintenance crews are still busy collecting fall leaves and a massive pile of leaves has formed in Boise as a result. The leaves have been collected from the Boise area, with the majority coming from Boise’s North End.

Friday, November 21, 2008
Rock removal complete, Warm Springs Avenue open to drivers
ACHD crews removed more than 100 boulders and many more rocks during this week’s work on Warm Springs Avenue along the Warm Springs Mesa.

Friday, November 14, 2008
Major rock removal along Warm Springs Avenue, section of road to close during work to keep drivers and pedestrians safe
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) pays special attention to the section of Warm Springs Avenue along the Warm Springs Mesa because rocks can break free from the mesa wall and fall onto the roadway due to rain, freezing temperatures and erosion.

Saturday, November 01, 2008
Nighttime speed limit dropped to help prevent deer versus vehicle collisions, done prior to end of Daylight Savings Time
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) reduced the nighttime speed limit this week to 35 miles per hour on Warm Springs in advance of the end of Daylight Savings Time. The lower speed will help prevent deer deaths as a result of collisions with vehicles and increase safety for motorists.

Friday, October 31, 2008
Ada County's first roundabout on a major road opens to traffic
Commissioners dedicate new road, demonstrate use of roundabout

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Help protect trick-or-treaters with free ACHD blinking reflectors; more party-goers expected on the road
Ada County Highway District (ACHD) volunteers will be stationed on Harrison Boulevard in Boise on Halloween night and will be distributing free blinking reflectors and safety information to trick-or-treaters. This will help make children more visible on what is considered the most dangerous day of the year for child pedestrians.

Friday, October 10, 2008
Bicyclist count shows increase in people using their bicycles
A volunteer bicycle counting effort conducted in late September reveals that there are more people riding their bicycles compared to a year and a half ago.

Friday, October 03, 2008
ACHD to remove ruts, repave roads
Ada County Highway District (ACHD) crews will be removing ruts and repaving in four locations in Ada County beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 5th.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Pile driving on East ParkCenter bridge finished early
Pile driving on ACHD's bridge project wrapped up a week ahead of schedule, you can watch the rest of the construction on the new Web cam

Monday, September 22, 2008
ACHD organizes bicyclist count which will help determine if bicycling has increased due to high gas prices
Are there more people riding their bicycles to work because of high gas prices? A bicycle rider count coordinated by the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will help answer that question. The counts will be conducted this week at 14 different locations by volunteers organized by the ACHD Bicycle Advisory Committee.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
ACHD releases list of the busiest intersections
The Eagle Road/Fairview Avenue intersection again tops the Ada County Highway District’s (ACHD) Busiest Intersections List. ACHD counts traffic during the peak hour on intersections in Ada County with high traffic volumes and has released the top 12 intersections every three years since 1993.

Friday, September 05, 2008
ACHD signal timing adjustments will save gas, help Boise State football fans get home faster
More than 25 traffic signals will be adjusted during Boise State football home games to improve traffic congestion before and after the games.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008
ACHD begins street clean up after Southeast Boise fire
Thursday morning the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will clean up streets in the area of the fire that hit Southeast Boise Monday night. ACHD crews will also vacuum and flush storm drains and put sediment filters in the drains.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008
ACHD Commission to consider 2009 budget
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will again succeed in the goal of spending more than half of the fiscal 2009 budget on capital improvements, although ACHD’s available funds are down nearly 5%, or $4.2 million from last year.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008
ACHD unveils new personalized safe route to school map service at back to school safety event
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is making a two-day Back to School Safety Stop at the Boise Towne Square Mall. Parents, guardians and children can register for a free ACHD Your Safe Route to School Map, get an ACHD Safety Button, and learn how to use a real traffic and pedestrian signal that will be on display.

Monday, August 04, 2008
ACHD turns on first-of-its-kind pedestrian signal in Ada County...
There are pedestrian crossing signals in several locations in Ada County but never one like the new “HAWK” signal.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Employers honored for reducing traffic and gas use
A record 53 employers participated in this year’s May in Motion, and saved 68,630 vehicle trips during May. That is 42% more trips saved then last year’s May in Motion.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008
East ParkCenter Bridge pile driving begins
Work on the foundation of the East ParkCenter Bridge is now underway. Construction crews are now pile driving, which involves embedding support structures deep underground to bear the load of the bridge.

Monday, June 09, 2008
Chipsealing begins, most cost-effective way to maintain roads
Chipsealing is now underway in Ada County and will continue until late August.

Friday, May 23, 2008
Road construction outlook shows fewer delays during spring/summer construction season
The spring/summer road construction season will be busy, but there will be less congestion and delays due to projects compared to last year’s record construction season.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Kids can get on board maintenance equipment at ACHD during National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is a BIG day at the Ada County Highway District (ACHD). On Thursday, April 24th, more than 70 children will visit ACHD for the event.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Franklin Road at Eagle open sooner than expected
Franklin Road at the Eagle Road intersection is back open thanks to the installation of a temporary traffic signal by Ada County Highway District (ACHD) traffic crews.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Franklin closed at Eagle Road after traffic accident
Franklin Road will be closed at the Eagle intersection until a temporary signal can be installed.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
ACHD returns to Robie Creek route for final spring work
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) returned to Rocky Canyon Road Tuesday to do some final spring clearing and grade the road, which is the process of smoothing out the road.

Friday, April 11, 2008
Weekend course helps spread needed safety skills to bicyclists
The increase in gas prices is a big reason why more people are using their bicycles on the streets to commute. But the increase in bicyclists means there is a greater need for safety education.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008
ACHD Commission meetings to be aired live on TV
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will now air the weekly ACHD Commission meetings live on television. The meetings will also be available to view on the ACHD web site.

Monday, March 17, 2008
ACHD to clear heavy snow before Race to Robie Creek
Part of the main road that will be the race course for the Race to Robie Creek is still covered in deep snow from this winter, particularly nearly Aldape Summit.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008
ACHD’s plan for 13,000 tons of sand, cost of winter
Winter isn’t over yet, but starting today the Ada County Highway District will begin a major sand clean-up. It will be the biggest sand sweeping effort done in Ada County in the last 13 years.

Wednesday, February 06, 2008
ACHD using sand, anti-icer and plows
ACHD Winter Street Service crews were on the streets by 2:30 a.m. this morning (Wednesday, February 6th) applying sand and anti-icing liquid as needed in response to the snowfall. Plows were also used.

Wednesday, January 02, 2008
McKee to lead ACHD Commission
Commissioners pick officers at first meeting of the year

Monday, December 10, 2007
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Winter Street Service crews were called out Monday, December 10th
ACHD Crews were sent out around 3 a.m. to use anti-icing liquid in advance of this morning's snowfall. As the snow started coming in, all crews were sent out and both anti-icing and sand trucks were used on the roads.

Thursday, November 29, 2007
East ParkCenter Bridge wins key federal approval
Harris Family donates $3 million in land for wetland restoration

Monday, November 26, 2007
ACHD decides to apply anti-icing liquid in response to forecasted storm
It was decided late Monday morning that Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Winter Street Service crews will be applying an anti-icing liquid to local Ada County streets in response to the forecasted storm system coming toward Southern Idaho.

Monday, November 26, 2007
ACHD Winter Street Service crews on-call 24/7, watching forecast
The Ada County Highway District provides a Winter Street Service for Ada County roads that includes street sanding, snow plowing and anti-icing treatments—and those crews are standing by as a storm system approaches Idaho.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Day after Thanksgiving shoppers get more green time at traffic signals
Shoppers out for bargains on one of the busiest shopping days of the year will get extra green time at traffic signals near the Boise Towne Square Mall. Ada County Highway District (ACHD) congestion management staff will be changing traffic signal timings at 15 intersections.

Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Ada County Leaders Meet Friday on Growth Partnership; Urban Land Institute Issues Final Report and Survey Results
The heads of local government throughout Ada County gather for a second time on Nov. 9, 2007 to discuss a new approach toward managing the community’s fast-paced growth – one recommended this summer by the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Children who trick-or-treat at ACHD Safety Stop get free safety reflectors
Blinking lights ahead—that is what trick-or-treaters will see on Harrison Boulevard Halloween night at the ACHD Safety Stop.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Significant improvements for pedestrians coming to downtown Boise
New slopes and bumps can now be found on sidewalks at many intersections in downtown Boise—and more are on the way. The new additions are the beginning of a project that will upgrade old sidewalks so they meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Fairview/Maple Grove intersection completed as promised, businesses thanked
A major intersection improvement project is finished on schedule. The Fairview/Maple Grove intersection in Boise is now wider and traffic will flow more quickly and safely through what was previously an intersection that could no longer handle the growing number of vehicles.

Thursday, September 27, 2007
Fairview Avenue Concept Design Open Houses
The public is invited to provide input on the Fairview Avenue Concept Design at two public open houses.

Monday, September 24, 2007
Recycled glass being used to build roads
The Ada County Highway District is now using recycled glass in roadway construction. This is part of a glass diversion program partnership between ACHD and the City of Boise.

Friday, September 07, 2007
Maple Grove Extension completion to be marked with dedication
The Maple Grove Extension is the first brand new major road to be built in Ada County in five years. Maple Grove Road will now connect to Chinden Boulevard and provide a much needed link from the Boise Bench to Chinden. This is one of many projects that are being completed as the summer construction season winds down.

Thursday, August 30, 2007
Ada County leaders agree to pursue group for growth
The leaders of Ada County, the county’s six cities and the Ada County Highway District to move ahead with a partnership to organize land-use and transportation planning for the region.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007
ACHD signal timing adjustments will help Boise State football fans
More than 25 traffic signals will be adjusted during Boise State football home games to improve traffic congestion before and after the games.

Tuesday, August 21, 2007
ACHD Commission to consider 2008 budget, citizen input
The Ada County Highway District will again succeed in the goal of spending more than half of the fiscal 2008 budget on capital improvements, but there is a large backlog of projects that may be delayed because of a lack of funding and continued growth.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Traffic signal times will change during Western Idaho Fair
Dealing with Western Idaho Fair vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be easier thanks to some traffic signal adjustments that will be made by the Ada County Highway District.

Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Roadways to Bikeways open house, survey results released
The Roadways to Bikeways: ACHD’s Bicycle Master Plan for Ada County is currently under development and public input is needed.

Monday, July 23, 2007
Chipsealing now taking place on Sundays
The chipsealing schedule is changing so work near businesses and on major roads can be done when there is less traffic.

Friday, June 22, 2007
ULI recommends that ACHD, Ada County and cities create group to monitor growth, referee differences
The Urban Land Institute suggested a major change Friday in the way the Ada County Highway District and the land-use agencies – the six cities and Ada County – guide growth and transportation in the future.

Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Record amount of roads covered this chipsealing season
Chipsealing started in Ada County June 4th and will continue until mid-September. Chipsealing is a yearly process on selected roads that puts a coating over the asphalt of a street to protect it from water and weather damage and to keep the roads in good condition.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007
ACHD earns bicycle community award for the second time
Thanks to the Ada County Highway District’s efforts, Ada County has again been designated as a "Bicycle Friendly Community" at the bronze level by the League of American Bicyclists. The decision involved careful review of ACHD’s application and consultation with local cyclists.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007
ACHD Commission to consider ordinance to charge contractors, hurry pace of delay-causing roadwork

Tuesday, May 22, 2007
ACHD road construction spending at all-time high
The Ada County Highway District has nearly $56 million in projects currently under construction or scheduled for construction this summer--the largest dollar amount ever for ACHD. This record amount of construction work means cities in Ada County are benefiting from much needed road improvements.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Major increase in school speed zone flashing beacons
This year 22 school speed zone flashing beacons were installed by the Ada County Highway District and work is underway to install another 13 in the coming weeks. This latest effort covers street crossing locations at 27 different schools.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007
East ParkCenter Bridge grows dramatically in size and price
Public asked to comment at Thursday's meeting

Wednesday, April 25, 2007
ACHD seeks public's help in developing Roadways to Bikeways Plan
There are 164 miles of on-street bicycle lanes in Ada County with 23 more planned for 2007. However, in many cases those bicycle lanes are not connected because there has never been a master plan for a county-wide bicycle system. The Ada County Highway District is now developing Roadways to Bikeways: ACHD’s Bicycle Master Plan for Ada County.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Report shows drivers now spend less time at red traffic signals in Meridian
Meridian—A network of 19 traffic signals in Meridian, including those in the downtown, now moves traffic faster and more efficiently. The retiming of traffic lights focused on four major travel corridors in Meridian: Meridian Road, Main Street, Cherry Lane/Fairview Avenue and Franklin Road.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Commission recommends Harris Ranch approval, conditions
Garden City – The Ada County Highway District Commission on Tuesday recommended that Boise City approve the revised plan for Harris Ranch, a town-sized development proposed for the Barber Valley.

Monday, April 02, 2007
Commission to hold special meeting on new Harris Ranch plan
The revised proposal to develop Harris Ranch will be the subject of a special Ada County Highway District Commission meeting on April 10, 2007. Commissioners, knowing that there is great public interest in the project and that Boise City is considering the development under its new Specific Area Plan ordinance, set the Tuesday meeting to consider the proposal. The regular Commission meetings occur on Wednesdays.

Thursday, March 29, 2007
Improved and expanded web site unveiled
Garden City – The Ada County Highway District’s new website went online this week. The website has a new look, is more user-friendly and has added functions that offer better access to information about ACHD.

Thursday, March 29, 2007
Day Drive at Vista to remain open
Garden City - Ada County Highway District Commissioners unanimously voted against a proposed closure of a short section of Day Drive in Boise that runs through the Vista Village shopping center. This after a Vista Village developer had proposed that Day Drive be closed permanently between Vista Avenue and Robert Street to improve pedestrian access to stores and to add a new building. ACHD’s traffic staff had also recommended vacating that part of Day Drive based on traffic safety and flow on Vista Avenue.

Wednesday, March 07, 2007
ACHD requests report card on District, regionalism
Garden City - The Ada County Highway District -- alongside representatives of most of the local governments in Ada County -- will announce Thursday a review by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of regionalism, the wisdom of consolidated government and the future role of ACHD.

Thursday, February 22, 2007
Commission to consider 5-year, $300 million building plan
Garden City - The ACHD Commission is seeking public input on the draft 2008-12 Five-Year Work Program, which will be considered for adoption at the February 28, 2007 meeting. The program is the Ada County Highway District's detailed outline for major capital improvement projects over the next several years. The document contains the planned concept, design and construction years for more than 100 projects that have a combined value of nearly $300 million.

Friday, February 16, 2007
Nationally recognized Idaho byway receives grant for improvements
Garden City - A federal grant could help make a scenic byway near Kuna even more of an attraction for walkers and cyclists -- and the Ada County Highway District wants to know what you think about it.

Friday, January 26, 2007
Mule Deer Deaths at All-Time Low
Deer deaths caused by collisions along Warm Springs Avenue are at an al-time low for this time of year, according to numbers from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The Department of Fish and Game attributes ACHD's annual implementation of a reduced night time speed limit along the Warm Springs/Highway 21 corridor as one of the reasons for the decrease.

Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Franden continues to lead ACHD Commission
John S. Franden will be the president of the Ada County Highway District in 2007. The present is chosen annually by the commissioners to lead the District and to set the commission meeting agenda, among other duties. Franden was first elected as the commission's president in 2004 and will now serve as president for a fourth consecutive year.

Saturday, December 23, 2006
Court nullifies Boise City action, says city should work collaboratively with ACHD
A Fourth District Court judge has ruled that Boise City overstepped its legal authority in trying to dictate how the Ada County Highway District builds roads. Judge Thomas F. Neville said Friday that the City Council violated Idaho law in July when it passed a Comprehensive Plan amendment to give the city veto power over roads decisions.