Ustick Road, Black Cat Road to Ten Mile Road
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will be reconstructing Ustick Road between Black Cat Road and Ten Mile Road. The purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow and increase safety for all users.
Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile
- Widen Ustick Road to two lanes in each direction, with center turn lanes or center medians at key locations.
- Construct curb, gutter, and a 10-foot-wide multi-use pathway with a safety buffer on both sides of the roadway for pedestrian and bicyclists.
- Add a traffic signal at Naomi Avenue.
- Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing across Ustick Road at the Nine Mile Pathway.
- Upgrade stormwater facilities and replace irrigation pipes.
Ustick and Black Cat Intersection
- Widen the Ustick Road and Black Cat Road intersection to include additional through lanes.
- Add dedicated right and left turn lanes on all approaches.
- Install curb, gutter, and multi-use pathways.
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will be reconstructing Ustick Road between Black Cat Road and Ten Mile Road. The purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow and increase safety for all users.
Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile
- Widen Ustick Road to two lanes in each direction, with center turn lanes or center medians at key locations.
- Construct curb, gutter, and a 10-foot-wide multi-use pathway with a safety buffer on both sides of the roadway for pedestrian and bicyclists.
- Add a traffic signal at Naomi Avenue.
- Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing across Ustick Road at the Nine Mile Pathway.
- Upgrade stormwater facilities and replace irrigation pipes.
Ustick and Black Cat Intersection
- Widen the Ustick Road and Black Cat Road intersection to include additional through lanes.
- Add dedicated right and left turn lanes on all approaches.
- Install curb, gutter, and multi-use pathways.
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December 20, 2024
Share December 20, 2024 on Facebook Share December 20, 2024 on Twitter Share December 20, 2024 on Linkedin Email December 20, 2024 link- Black Cat Road is closed south of Ustick Road.
- Temporary asphalt for the new traffic pattern on the south side of Ustick complete.
- Traffic will shift this week.
- Irrigation and seepage bed install ongoing.
- Roadway and sidewalk demo and prep ongoing.
- Eight mile irrigation box on Black Cat has been demolished.
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December 12, 2024
Share December 12, 2024 on Facebook Share December 12, 2024 on Twitter Share December 12, 2024 on Linkedin Email December 12, 2024 link- Contractor completed the milling of the south half of the road in preparation for utility relocations and temporary pavement.
- Temporary asphalt will be placed this week for the new traffic pattern on the south side of Ustick.
- Irrigation and seepage bed install ongoing.
- Roadway and sidewalk demo ongoing.
- Eight Mile irrigation box on Black Cat has been demolished.
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December 6, 2024
Share December 6, 2024 on Facebook Share December 6, 2024 on Twitter Share December 6, 2024 on Linkedin Email December 6, 2024 link- Black Cat Road is closed south of Ustick Road.
- Contractor completed the milling of the south half of the road in preparation for utility relocations and temporary pavement.
- Prepping for temporary asphalt.
- Irrigation and seepage bed install has started.
- Demo ongoing.
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November 22, 2024
Share November 22, 2024 on Facebook Share November 22, 2024 on Twitter Share November 22, 2024 on Linkedin Email November 22, 2024 link- Contractor has completed implementing traffic control on the project and throughout the southern neighborhoods.
- Black Cat Road is closed south of Ustick Road.
- Contractor completed the milling of the south half of the road in preparation for utility relocations and temporary pavement.
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November 15, 2024
Share November 15, 2024 on Facebook Share November 15, 2024 on Twitter Share November 15, 2024 on Linkedin Email November 15, 2024 link- Contractor has started implementing traffic control on the project and throughout the southern neighborhoods.
- Black Cat Road is closed south of Ustick Road.
- Contractor milling the south half of the road in preparation for utility relocations and temporary pavement.
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November 7, 2024
Share November 7, 2024 on Facebook Share November 7, 2024 on Twitter Share November 7, 2024 on Linkedin Email November 7, 2024 link- Anticipated notice to proceed with construction on Monday, November 11th.
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Traffic Advisory - Construction Information
Share Traffic Advisory - Construction Information on Facebook Share Traffic Advisory - Construction Information on Twitter Share Traffic Advisory - Construction Information on Linkedin Email Traffic Advisory - Construction Information linkUstick, Black Cat to Ten Mile Project Begins November 11
ADA COUNTY — Beginning November 11th, work will begin on the Ustick Road, Black Cat to Ten Mile Road project.
Black Cat Road will be closed between Ustick Road and Moon Lake Drive. Only local traffic will be allowed on Black Cat between Ustick and Cherry Lane. Drivers should use McDermott Road or Ten Mile Road down to Cherry Lane to get around the closure. (see detour map)
Ustick Road will remain open in both directions, but drivers can expect lane restrictions and flaggers directing traffic during the day.
Additional traffic calming will be implemented on residential streets near the intersection. Drivers are reminded to follow the posted detour routes to get around the closure.
During the work, sidewalks on the south side of Ustick Road will be closed. Pedestrians should head south on North Streetwood Avenue (on the west side of Back Cat) or West Niemann Drive (east side of Black Cat), and follow the detour route around the sidewalk closures (see pedestrian detour map).
The Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile Project includes widening Ustick Road to two lanes in each direction, widening the Ustick-Black Cat intersection to include additional through lanes and dedicated right and left turn lanes, among other improvements. Residents can learn more and sign up for project updates on this project page.
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Pedestrian Detour Map
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Construction to start in November
Share Construction to start in November on Facebook Share Construction to start in November on Twitter Share Construction to start in November on Linkedin Email Construction to start in November linkIn November 2024, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will start construction on the Ustick Road, Black Cat Road to Ten Mile Road widening project. Work is expected to be complete in spring of 2026.*
Traffic and Construction Impacts
- Ustick Road will remain open throughout construction but may be restricted to one lane in each direction with flaggers.
- Black Cat Road may be closed periodically as the intersection is reconstructed.
- ACHD will monitor traffic flow and detour usage and adjust routes as needed.
- General construction noise, dust, equipment backup alarms and ground vibration.
- Crews may work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. unless otherwise approved.
- The contractor will work with property owners to minimize construction impacts and maintain access.
*Due to contractor staffing issues and supply-chain shortages, the construction schedule could change.
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Spring 2023 Public Outreach
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Spring 2023 Public Outreach
- Infographic, Spring 2023 Outreach (Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile) (222 KB) (pdf)
- Comment Summary, Spring 2023 (Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile) (1.29 MB) (pdf)
- Informational Slides (Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile) (18.9 MB) (pdf)
- Project Design (Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile) (11.6 MB) (pdf)
- Typical Sections (Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile) (559 KB) (pdf)
Timeline
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2021
Ustick Road, Black Cat Road to Ten Mile Road has finished this stageDesign started
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Fall 2022
Ustick Road, Black Cat Road to Ten Mile Road has finished this stagePublic input opportunity #1
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Spring 2023
Ustick Road, Black Cat Road to Ten Mile Road has finished this stagePublic input opportunity #2
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2024
Ustick Road, Black Cat Road to Ten Mile Road has finished this stageBegin purchasing property necessary for project
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November 2024
Ustick Road, Black Cat Road to Ten Mile Road is currently at this stageStart construction
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Spring 2026
this is an upcoming stage for Ustick Road, Black Cat Road to Ten Mile RoadFinish construction
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Who's Listening
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Senior Project Manager
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Construction Coordinator
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Business & Community Relations Coordinator
Phone 208-387-6100 Email ejohansen@achdidaho.org