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- 06/15/2020
ACHD Moves into Phase 4
In accordance with the Governor's move to allow the state to enter Phase 4 of the staged reopening of the state, the Ada County Highway District will also carefully and conscientiously move into Phase 4.
- 06/10/2020
Chip Seal Funds to be Reallocated to Maintenance Projects
The pandemic has affected the operations of businesses and organizations around the world, and ACHD was no exception.
- 06/09/2020
Teen Builds Traffic Signal Develops Mentorship with ACHD Staff
One simple question from a local teen about how traffic signals function developed into an on-going partnership and mentorship with members of the Ada County Highway District's traffic operations department.
- 06/05/2020
TDS Metrocom Installing Fiber Optic Lines in Ada County
While ACHD has numerous projects going on that involve work in the public right-of-way, one Wisconsin-based company is in the process of installing over 700 miles of underground fiber network, and 120 miles overhead in Meridian and the surrounding areas over the next three years.
- 06/04/2020
ACHD Continues to Improve Pedestrian Safety
Last June, ACHD began installing new software and controller upgrades to traffic signals with flashing yellow arrows.
- 06/03/2020
Commission Votes Against Small Cell Ordinance
Today (Wednesday, June 3rd), Ada County Highway District voted 3-2 to not pass Ordinance 244, a new policy section which would have established standards and requirements for the placement of small cell wireless facilities within the public right-of-way.
- 05/29/2020
ACHD Moves into Phase 3 of Re-opening Plan
In accordance with the Governor's move to allow the state to enter Phase 3 of reopening the economy, the Ada County Highway District will also carefully and conscientiously move into Phase 3.
- 05/22/2020
ACHD Traffic Operations and Traffic Management Center considered essential; worked through stay-home order
While the threat of COVID-19 kept many of us working from the safety of our homes, the Ada County Highway District Traffic Operations team was declared essential and continued to work to ensure traffic moved safely and efficiently throughout the county.
- 05/22/2020
Gowen Road Bridge #2173 Completed!
The Ada County Highway District is proud to announce the completion of the rehabilitation of the Gowen Road Bridge #2173.
- 05/18/2020
Inspectors and Surveyors worked through Stay Home Order
The Ada County Highway District was one of several categories of businesses deemed essential by Governor Little during his stay-home order.
- 05/18/2020
ACHD Commission to vote on amendment to ACHD Ordinance for placement of small cell wireless facilities
The Ada County Highway District Commission will vote on whether to amend ACHD Code with the addition of a new policy that establishes requirements and standards for the placement of small cell wireless facilities within the public right-of-way.
- 05/15/2020
ACHD to reopen lobby to the public
In step with Governor Little's move to advance the state into Phase II of his reopening plan, the Ada County Highway District will open its lobby to the public beginning Monday, May 18th.
- 05/15/2020
ACHD, Budget Coordinator honored for excellence in financial planning
The Ada County Highway District and its budget coordinator are being honored with a prestigious award for excellence in financial planning.
- 05/12/2020
ACHD to reduce speed limit on Harrison Boulevard, 15th Street
Drivers can expect to see a speed limit change two popular North End roads early next week.
- 05/06/2020
ACHD to Begin Soft Reopen on Friday
On Friday, May 8th, the Ada County Highway District will begin a soft reopening of the highway district; a phased approach to reopening that is in line with CDC guidelines and the Governor's directions in reopening the economy.
- 04/29/2020
Chip Seal Operations for 2020 Deferred
After careful consideration, a very thorough review of the Governor's recent order and his four phased requirements, the Ada County Highway District has come to the very difficult decision to forego the chip sealing operation in Zone 2 South for this year.
- 04/23/2020
Commission votes to postpone State Street, Pierce Park Intersection Project
The Ada County Highway District Commission voted unanimously yesterday (Wednesday, April 22nd) to delay the State Street and Pierce Park Intersection project indefinitely.
- 04/17/2020
ACHD Commission to consider postponement of the State Street and Pierce Park Intersection project
The Ada County Highway District Commission will consider the postponement of the State Street and Pierce Park Intersection project at their weekly Commission meeting next Wednesday (April 22nd) at noon.
- 04/09/2020
Table Rock Road to have Automated Gates
Table Rock, a popular hiking and mountain biking destination for recreationalists of all ages, rises about 900 feet above Downtown Boise. It is known for its caves, ledges, and stunning overlooks.
- 04/07/2020
Traffic volumes down, ACHD adjusts signal timing
As a result of Governor Little's stay-home orders, traffic volumes in Ada County are down about 40 percent over the course of each day.
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