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. 

  • May 5, 2023

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    • Latah to Owyhee - Most curb is placed. Sidewalk ongoing.
    • Latah to Roosevelt - Paving complete.
    • Latah Intersection - Intersection closed starting March 1st. Replacing signal poles at intersection.
    • Paving between Roosevelt and Orchard pending.

  • April 21, 2023

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    • Latah to Owyhee - curb being placed by April 21st. Sidewalk the following week.
    • Latah intersection - Intersection closed starting March 1. Replacing signal poles at intersection.
    • Paving between Roosevelt and Latah is schedule to begin April 21st - weather dependent.

  • April 14, 2023

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    • Latah to Owhyee - Subgrading and placing base for curb/sidewalk.
    • Latah Intersection - Intersection closed starting March 1st. Replacing signal poles at intersection to begin April 21st.
    • Paving between Roosevelt and Latah is scheduled weather dependent.

  • April 7, 2023

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    • Roosevelt to Latah - Placed sidewalk from Roosevelt to Cleveland Street.
    • Latah intersection - Intersection closed starting in March. Replacing signal poles at intersection. Milling between Orchard and Latah is ongoing. Paving between Roosevelt and Latah weather dependent.

  • March 31, 2023

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    • Roosevelt to Latah - Placed sidewalk from Roosevelt to Cleveland Street.
    • Latah intersection - intersection closed starting March 1st. Replacing signal poles at intersection. Milling between Orchard and Latah is ongoing.
    • Paving between Roosevelt and Latah is weather dependent.

  • March 24, 2023

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    • Roosevelt to Latah - Placed sidewalk from Roosevelt to Cleveland Street.
    • Latah Intersection - Intersection closed starting March 1st. Replacing signal poles at intersection.
    • Milling Orchard and Latah started March 20th and is on-going.
    • Paving between Roosevelt and Latah is scheduled for the week of March 27th.

  • March 17, 2023

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    • Roosevelt and Latah - Placed sidewalk from Roosevelt to Cleveland Street.
    • Latah intersection - Intersection closed starting March 1st. Replacing signal poles at intersection.
    • Milling and paving between Orchard and Latah is anticipated to start the week of March 20th.

  • March 10, 2023

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    • Roosevelt and Latah - Placed sidewalk from Roosevelt to Cleveland Street.
    • Latah Intersection - Intersection closed starting March 1st. Replacing signal poles at intersection.

  • March 3, 2023

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    • Roosevelt and Latah - prepping for sidewalk. Forming and placing curb March 1st.
    • Latah Intersection - Intersection closed March 1st. Replacing signal poles at intersection.

  • February 24, 2023

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    • Between Roosevelt and Kootenai - ped ramps complete. Signal was turned on February 23rd.
    • Roosevelt to Latah - installing conduit under future sidewalk.
    • Forming and placing curb February 1st.

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