15th and 16th Street Pedestrian Crossings

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This project is substantially complete. 

Starting as early as March, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will start construction on the 15th and 16th Street Pedestrian Crossings at Front Street. The purpose of this project is to improve safety and increase connectivity for pedestrians. Construction is expected to be complete late summer of 2024.*

Project Description

  • Install a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) across 15th Street at Front Street
  • Install a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) across 16th Street at Front Street
  • Reconstruct adjacent pedestrian ramps to meet modern standards

A Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) is a type of enhanced pedestrian crossing that uses flashing signals and signage to increase pedestrian visibility.

*Construction schedules may change due to high demand for contractors, labor, and supplies.

Starting as early as March, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will start construction on the 15th and 16th Street Pedestrian Crossings at Front Street. The purpose of this project is to improve safety and increase connectivity for pedestrians. Construction is expected to be complete late summer of 2024.*

Project Description

  • Install a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) across 15th Street at Front Street
  • Install a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) across 16th Street at Front Street
  • Reconstruct adjacent pedestrian ramps to meet modern standards

A Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) is a type of enhanced pedestrian crossing that uses flashing signals and signage to increase pedestrian visibility.

*Construction schedules may change due to high demand for contractors, labor, and supplies.

This project is substantially complete. 

  • August 9, 2024

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    • 15th & Front is substantially complete.
    • RRFB has been activated.
    • RRFB at 16th & Front has been activated.
    • Minor work remains, including final striping and permanent signing.

  • August 2, 2024

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    • 15th & Front is substantially complete. RRFB has been activated.
    • At 16th & Front, concrete work and asphalt paving is complete. Remaining work includes permanent striping, permanent signing and RRFB activation.

  • July 26, 2024

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    • 15th & Front is substantially complete. RRFB has been activated.
    • At 16th & Front, concrete work and asphalt paving is complete.
    • Remaining work includes permanent striping and RRFB activation.
    • Front Street will be closed between 16th & 17th through the end of July.

  • July 19, 2024

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    • 15th & Front is substantially complete. RRFB has been activated.
    • Work on the east side of 16th & Front is complete.
    • Work on the west side of 16th & Front started July 9th.
    • Front Street will be closed between 16th & 17th through the end of July.

  • July 12, 2024

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    • 15th & Front is substantially complete. RRFB has been activated. Work on the east side of 16th & Front is complete.
    • Work on the west side of 16th & Front started July 9th.
    • Front Street will be closed between 16th & 17th through the end of July.

  • June 28, 2024

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    • 15th & Front is substantially complete.
    • RRFB has been activated.
    • Work on the east side of 16th & Front started May 29th.
    • Front Street will be closed between 15th & 16th through early July.
    • Work on the west side of 16th & Front is scheduled for July.

  • June 21, 2024

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    • 15th & Front is substantially complete. RRFB has been activated.
    • Work on the east side of 16th & Front started May 29th.
    • Front Street will be closed between 15th & 16th through the end of June.
    • Work on the west side of 16th & Front is scheduled for July.

  • June 14, 2024

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    • 15th & Front is substantially complete. RRFB has been activated.
    • Work on the east side of 16th & Front started May 29th. Front Street will be closed between 15th & 16th through the end of June.
    • Work on the west side of 16th & Front is scheduled for July.

  • June 7, 2024

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    • 15th & Front is substantially complete. RRFB has been activated.
    • Work on the east side of 16th & Front started May 29th. Front Street will be closed between 15th & 16th through the end of June.
    • Work on the west side of 16th & Front is scheduled for July.

  • May 23, 2024

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    • The west side of 15th & Front Streets is complete.
    • Contractor working on the east side of 15th & Front Streets.
    • Front Street will be closed between 14th & 15th Streets through late May.
    • Work on the east side of 16th & Front is scheduled for late May through late June.
    • Work on the west side of 16th & Front is scheduled for July.
    • 16th Street will be closed the week of June 3rd for City of Boise sewer work.