Kootenai Street, Orchard Street to Vista Avenue

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This project is substantially complete. 

The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will begin construction on Kootenai Street, Orchard Street to Vista Avenue as early as the end of July or possibly as late as mid-September 2022.* Construction is expected to be complete June 2023. The goal of this project is to create a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly environment that preserves and enhances the neighborhood.

*Due to high demand for contractors, labor and supplies, the date range is designed to give the contractor flexibility so they can begin the project when resources are available.

Traffic and Construction Impacts

  • Lane restrictions
  • Short term closures
  • Temporary pedestrian & bicyclist detours
  • Equipment back up alarms and ground vibration
  • General construction noise, dust and temporary on-street parking impacts
  • The contractor will coordinate with property owners to maintain access
  • Crews will work between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., unless otherwise approved

Improvements will Include

  • Installing sidewalk, curb and gutter on the north side of Kootenai & widening existing bike lanes.
  • Adding chicanes & bulb outs.
  • Adding a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) for a school crossing at Johnson Street.
  • Constructing pedestrian ramps at the Owyhee & Shoshone intersections.
  • Replacing traffic signals at Roosevelt & Latah intersections.
  • Retaining the majority of on-street parking on the south side of Kootenai.
  • Suez waterline work.

Commuters are reminded to obey all road closure signs and follow the signs along the detour route. Commuters should never attempt to drive, bike, or walk on closed portions of the road, regardless of whether there appears to be active construction. It is unlawful to move or manipulate construction signs and doing so can put commuters and construction workers at great risk.

The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will begin construction on Kootenai Street, Orchard Street to Vista Avenue as early as the end of July or possibly as late as mid-September 2022.* Construction is expected to be complete June 2023. The goal of this project is to create a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly environment that preserves and enhances the neighborhood.

*Due to high demand for contractors, labor and supplies, the date range is designed to give the contractor flexibility so they can begin the project when resources are available.

Traffic and Construction Impacts

  • Lane restrictions
  • Short term closures
  • Temporary pedestrian & bicyclist detours
  • Equipment back up alarms and ground vibration
  • General construction noise, dust and temporary on-street parking impacts
  • The contractor will coordinate with property owners to maintain access
  • Crews will work between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., unless otherwise approved

Improvements will Include

  • Installing sidewalk, curb and gutter on the north side of Kootenai & widening existing bike lanes.
  • Adding chicanes & bulb outs.
  • Adding a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) for a school crossing at Johnson Street.
  • Constructing pedestrian ramps at the Owyhee & Shoshone intersections.
  • Replacing traffic signals at Roosevelt & Latah intersections.
  • Retaining the majority of on-street parking on the south side of Kootenai.
  • Suez waterline work.

Commuters are reminded to obey all road closure signs and follow the signs along the detour route. Commuters should never attempt to drive, bike, or walk on closed portions of the road, regardless of whether there appears to be active construction. It is unlawful to move or manipulate construction signs and doing so can put commuters and construction workers at great risk.

This project is substantially complete. 

  • October 12, 2023

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    This project is substantially complete.

  • July 7, 2023

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    • Paving complete.
    • Chicanes remaining.
    • Sign installation and pavement markings remain.
    • Shoshone intersection on-going.
  • June 30, 2023

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    • Paving complete.
    • Chicanes remaining.
    • Sign installation and pavement markings remaining.
    • Shoshone intersection ongoing.
  • June 23, 2023

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    • Latah to Vista - Milling complete. Paving starting the week of June 26th.
    • Kootenai and Shoshone intersection - ped ramps being removed and replaced.
  • June 16, 2023

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    Kootenai, Latah to Vista

    • Curb placed
    • Sidewalk being placed
    • Milling the road
    • Paving once milling is complete
      • Anticipated to start on June 21, 2023

    Kootenai and Shoshone Intersection

    • Pedestrian ramps are being removed and replaced
  • June 9, 2023

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    • Latah to Vista - Curb placed. Sidewalk being placed.
    • Kootenai and Shoshone intersection - Ped ramps being removed.
    • Chicanes placed between Latah and Orchard.
    • Vista pipe work anticipated June 5-9.
    • Milling between Vista and Latah anticipated week of June 12th. Paving after milling is complete.
  • June 2, 2023

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    • Latah to Vista - Sidewalk/Curb excavation ongoing.
    • Chicanes placed between Latah and Orchard.
    • Vista pipe work anticipated June 5-7.
    • Milling between Vista and Latah anticipated week of June 12th.
    • Paving after milling complete.
  • May 26, 2023

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    • Latah to Owyhee - Sidewalk/curb excavation ongoing.
    • Latah intersection - Opened as of May 19th.
    • Paving between Roosevelt and Orchard - complete May 15th.
    • Chicanes placed between Latah and Orchard.
  • May 19, 2023

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    • Latah to Owyhee - sidewalk and curb excavation - ongoing.
    • Latah intersection - intersection closed starting March 1st. Replacing signal poles at intersection. Anticipated opening May 19th.
    • Paving between Roosevelt and Orchard complete May 15th.
    • Chicanes being laid out between Roosevelt and Latah.

    Check out the latest progress of the project here.

  • May 12, 2023

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    • Latah to Owyhee - sidewalk/curb excavation ongoing. Latah intersection closed starting March 1st. Replacing signal poles at intersection.
    • Paving between Roosevelt and Orchard pending weather.