Chinden Boulevard and 43rd Street Enhanced Crossing

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Project Overview

The enhanced crossing at Chinden Boulevard and 43rd Street is a federally funded project that would improve connectivity for people walking and biking between Boise’s West Bench neighborhoods, the Greenbelt, and surrounding areas. The crossing will also support travel along 43rd Street as a low-stress route and an alternative to Curtis Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway.

Several nearby destinations make this crossing especially important, including the Boys and Girls Club, Anser Charter School, and Future Public School. Garden City’s wineries, cafes, and restaurants north of Chinden Boulevard also draw people walking and biking from across the region.

Design Key Features

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

  • A signalized crossing location that stops both directions of vehicle traffic for people walking and biking to cross Chinden Boulevard
    • If you'd like to learn more, information on PHBs is available under "Project Exhibits".

Raised Median

  • Reduces conflicts between turning and crossing vehicles and other vehicles and people walking and biking
  • Provides a refuge for people walking and biking across Chinden Boulevard

Crosswalk Striping

  • High visibility striping to draw attention of motorists to potential crossing
  • Green paint for bike lane crossing that provides visibility and separates people walking and biking

Project Overview

The enhanced crossing at Chinden Boulevard and 43rd Street is a federally funded project that would improve connectivity for people walking and biking between Boise’s West Bench neighborhoods, the Greenbelt, and surrounding areas. The crossing will also support travel along 43rd Street as a low-stress route and an alternative to Curtis Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway.

Several nearby destinations make this crossing especially important, including the Boys and Girls Club, Anser Charter School, and Future Public School. Garden City’s wineries, cafes, and restaurants north of Chinden Boulevard also draw people walking and biking from across the region.

Design Key Features

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

  • A signalized crossing location that stops both directions of vehicle traffic for people walking and biking to cross Chinden Boulevard
    • If you'd like to learn more, information on PHBs is available under "Project Exhibits".

Raised Median

  • Reduces conflicts between turning and crossing vehicles and other vehicles and people walking and biking
  • Provides a refuge for people walking and biking across Chinden Boulevard

Crosswalk Striping

  • High visibility striping to draw attention of motorists to potential crossing
  • Green paint for bike lane crossing that provides visibility and separates people walking and biking

  • July 1, 2026

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    • Due to cool temperatures and high humidity, the fog seal scheduled for June 29th has been delayed.
    • The fog seal has been rescheduled for the night of July 16th.
    • Striping will be installed the night of July 19th.
    • The pedestrian signal will be activated on the night of July 21st.
    • Due to cool temperatures and high humidity, the fog seal scheduled for June 29th has been delayed.
    • The fog seal has been rescheduled for the night of July 16th.
    • Striping will be installed the night of July 19th.
    • The pedestrian signal will be activated on the night of July 21st.

  • June 26, 2026

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    • Construction is complete on the north and south sides of Chinden.
    • Traffic has been restored to its normal configuration.
    • Concrete work is complete.
    • A fog seal will be placed on Chinden the night of June 29th.
    • Striping will be installed the night of June 30th.
    • The pedestrian signal will be activated on the night of July 2nd.
    • Construction is complete on the north and south sides of Chinden.
    • Traffic has been restored to its normal configuration.
    • Concrete work is complete.
    • A fog seal will be placed on Chinden the night of June 29th.
    • Striping will be installed the night of June 30th.
    • The pedestrian signal will be activated on the night of July 2nd.

  • June 18, 2026

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    • Construction is complete on the north and south sides of Chinden.
    • Traffic has been restored to its normal configuration.
    • Concrete work is complete.
    • 43rd Street will be closed June 15th - 25th for the remaining electrical work.
    • The pedestrian signal will be activated on the night of June 30th.
    • Construction is complete on the north and south sides of Chinden.
    • Traffic has been restored to its normal configuration.
    • Concrete work is complete.
    • 43rd Street will be closed June 15th - 25th for the remaining electrical work.
    • The pedestrian signal will be activated on the night of June 30th.

  • June 11, 2026 - Traffic Advisory & Map

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    43rd Street to Close Monday for
    Pedestrian Signal Installation

    GARDEN CITY — Beginning next week, 43rd Street will be closed on the southwest side of Chinden Boulevard for the installation of the new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB). Commuters should use Ustick Road as a detour (see detour map).

    The road will close Monday and is expected to reopen by June 25. Chinden Boulevard will remain open with two lanes in each direction.

    The work is part of the Chinden Boulevard and 43rd Street Enhanced Crossing Project, which includes installing a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) and raised medians.


    43rd Street to Close Monday for
    Pedestrian Signal Installation

    GARDEN CITY — Beginning next week, 43rd Street will be closed on the southwest side of Chinden Boulevard for the installation of the new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB). Commuters should use Ustick Road as a detour (see detour map).

    The road will close Monday and is expected to reopen by June 25. Chinden Boulevard will remain open with two lanes in each direction.

    The work is part of the Chinden Boulevard and 43rd Street Enhanced Crossing Project, which includes installing a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) and raised medians.


  • June 5, 2026

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    • Construction is complete on the north and south sides of Chinden.
    • Traffic has been restored to its normal configuration.
    • Concrete work for the center medians is complete.
    • The pedestrian signal will be activated in late June pending delivery of electrical materials.
    • Construction is complete on the north and south sides of Chinden.
    • Traffic has been restored to its normal configuration.
    • Concrete work for the center medians is complete.
    • The pedestrian signal will be activated in late June pending delivery of electrical materials.

  • May 29, 2026

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    • Construction is complete on the north and south sides of Chinden.
    • Traffic has been restored to its normal configuration.
    • Concrete work for the center medians is complete.
    • The pedestrian signal will be activated in late June pending delivery of electrical materials.
    • Construction is complete on the north and south sides of Chinden.
    • Traffic has been restored to its normal configuration.
    • Concrete work for the center medians is complete.
    • The pedestrian signal will be activated in late June pending delivery of electrical materials.

  • May 21, 2026

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    • Construction is complete on the north and south sides of Chinden. Traffic has been restored to its normal configuration.
    • The work zone is currently in the center lane of Chinden for electrical work and construction of the concrete center medians. Work is being done at night.
    • Chinden will remain open to two lanes in each direction during the project. The center turn-lane is closed.
    • The pedestrian signal will be activated in late June.
    • Construction is complete on the north and south sides of Chinden. Traffic has been restored to its normal configuration.
    • The work zone is currently in the center lane of Chinden for electrical work and construction of the concrete center medians. Work is being done at night.
    • Chinden will remain open to two lanes in each direction during the project. The center turn-lane is closed.
    • The pedestrian signal will be activated in late June.

  • May 13, 2026

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    • Traffic was shifted the night of April 5th in the eastbound direction for construction on the south side of Chinden.
    • 43rd Street is currently closed between Chinden and Osage.
    • Contractor working on removal of sidewalk, followed by electrical work for the pedestrian signal.
    • Chinden will remain open to two lanes in each direction during the project. The center turn-lane will be closed.
    • Nighttime lane restrictions are allowed.
    • Traffic was shifted the night of April 5th in the eastbound direction for construction on the south side of Chinden.
    • 43rd Street is currently closed between Chinden and Osage.
    • Contractor working on removal of sidewalk, followed by electrical work for the pedestrian signal.
    • Chinden will remain open to two lanes in each direction during the project. The center turn-lane will be closed.
    • Nighttime lane restrictions are allowed.

  • May 8, 2026

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    • Traffic was shifted the night of April 5th in the eastbound direction for construction on the south side of Chinden.
    • 43rd Street is currently closed between Chinden and Osage.
    • Contractor working on removal of sidewalk, followed by electrical work for the pedestrian signal.
    • Chinden will remain open to two lanes in each direction during the project.
    • The center turn-lane will be closed. Night time lane restrictions are allowed.
    • Traffic was shifted the night of April 5th in the eastbound direction for construction on the south side of Chinden.
    • 43rd Street is currently closed between Chinden and Osage.
    • Contractor working on removal of sidewalk, followed by electrical work for the pedestrian signal.
    • Chinden will remain open to two lanes in each direction during the project.
    • The center turn-lane will be closed. Night time lane restrictions are allowed.

  • May 1, 2026

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    • Traffic was shifted the night of April 5th in the eastbound direction for construction on the south side of Chinden.
    • 43rd Street is currently closed between Chinden and Stockton.
    • Contractor working on removal of sidewalk, followed by electrical work for the pedestrian signal.
    • Chinden will remain open to two lanes in each direction during the project.
    • The center turn-lane will be closed. Night time lane restrictions are allowed.
    • Work on the north side of Chinden is anticipated to start the week of May 3rd.
    • Traffic was shifted the night of April 5th in the eastbound direction for construction on the south side of Chinden.
    • 43rd Street is currently closed between Chinden and Stockton.
    • Contractor working on removal of sidewalk, followed by electrical work for the pedestrian signal.
    • Chinden will remain open to two lanes in each direction during the project.
    • The center turn-lane will be closed. Night time lane restrictions are allowed.
    • Work on the north side of Chinden is anticipated to start the week of May 3rd.
Page last updated: 01 Jul 2026, 04:04 PM