Star Middle School Pedestrian Crossings

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This project is substantially complete. 

Starting as early as July, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will start construction on the Star Middle School Pedestrian Crossings. The purpose of this project is to improve safety near Star Middle School and increase connectivity for pedestrians. Construction is expected to be completed in late summer of 2024.*

Project Description

  • Install a pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) at Pollard Lane and Pickett Creek Street
  • Install a pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) at Floating Feather Road and Plummer Road
  • Upgrade adjacent pedestrian ramps to meet modern standards

*Due to high demand for contractors, labor and supplies, the construction schedules may change.

Construction Impacts

  • Temporary road closures
  • Pedestrian detours and sidewalk closures
  • Lane restrictions with flaggers
  • General construction noise, dust, equipment backup alarms and ground vibration
  • Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. unless otherwise approved
  • The contractor will work with property owners to minimize impacts

Starting as early as July, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will start construction on the Star Middle School Pedestrian Crossings. The purpose of this project is to improve safety near Star Middle School and increase connectivity for pedestrians. Construction is expected to be completed in late summer of 2024.*

Project Description

  • Install a pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) at Pollard Lane and Pickett Creek Street
  • Install a pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) at Floating Feather Road and Plummer Road
  • Upgrade adjacent pedestrian ramps to meet modern standards

*Due to high demand for contractors, labor and supplies, the construction schedules may change.

Construction Impacts

  • Temporary road closures
  • Pedestrian detours and sidewalk closures
  • Lane restrictions with flaggers
  • General construction noise, dust, equipment backup alarms and ground vibration
  • Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. unless otherwise approved
  • The contractor will work with property owners to minimize impacts

This project is substantially complete. 

  • October 10, 2024

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    Floating Feather & Plummer - Work is complete. Waiting for power to activate pedestrian signal, anticipated for October 15th.

    Pollard Lane & Pickett Creek - Complete. Pedestrian signal was activated August 15th.

  • September 26, 2024

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    Floating Feather & Plummer - Work is complete. Waiting for power to activate pedestrian signal, anticipated for the week of October 14th.

    Pollard Lane & Pickett Creek - Complete. Pedestrian signal was activated August 15th.

  • September 20, 2024

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    • Floating Feather & Plummer - Work is complete. Waiting for power to activate pedestrian signal.
    • Pollard Lane & Pickett Creek - Complete. Pedestrian signal was activated August 15th.

  • September 13, 2024

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    • Floating Feather & Plummer - Work is complete. Waiting for power to activate pedestrian signal.
    • Pollard Lane & Pickett Creek - Complete. Pedestrian signal was activated August 15th.

  • September 6, 2024

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    Floating Feather & Plummer - Work is complete. Waiting for power to activate pedestrian signal.

    Pollard Lane & Pickett Creek - Complete. Pedestrian signal was activated August 15th.

  • August 30, 2024

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    • Floating Feather & Plummer - Work began August 8th. Contractor working on underground electrical components. Concrete work is on-going.
    • Pollard Lane & Pickett Creek - Complete. Pedestrian signal was activated August 15th.

  • August 23, 2024

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    • Floating Feather & Plummer - Work began August 8th. Contractor working on underground electrical components.
    • Pollard Lane & Pickett Creek - Complete. Pedestrian signal was activated August 15th.

  • August 15, 2024

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    • Floating Feather & Plummer - Work began August 8th.
    • Pollard Lane & Pickett Creek - Concrete & asphalt work is done. Pedestrian signal will be finished the week of August 12th and activated the week of August 19th.