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- 04/03/2020
Latest Recommendations from Central District Health
With community transmission now identified, it is more important than ever that people follow public health recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID -19.
- 03/30/2020
Copy of Governor Little's press release stating May primaries will not be postponed; conducted by mail
Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney announced today there will be no change in Idaho's primary election date of May 19.
- 03/26/2020
School Flashers Near Schools Providing Meals Remain On
The Ada County Highway District is working to reprogram school zone flashers starting with the ones near schools serving free meals to kids.
- 03/26/2020
Commission Meetings to resume
In compliance with Governor Little's recent orders regarding COVID-19 precautions, the Ada County Highway District resume weekly Commission meetings starting next Wednesday, April 1st.
- 03/25/2020
ACHD crews will shut off school speed zone flashers
The Ada County Highway District will begin turning off school speed zone flashers this week following the extension of school closures.
- 03/25/2020
Commuteride's 'Club Red', suspends non-essential routes
This afternoon, Governor Little issued a statewide stay-home order that is effective immediately and will remain in effect for at least 21 days (April 15th).
- 03/25/2020
ACHD cancels Commission meetings
The Ada County Highway District will cancel tonight's Commission meeting (Wednesday, March 25th) after Idaho Governor Brad Little's stay-home order was announced this afternoon.
- 03/24/2020
ACHD to temporarily suspend in-person Commission meetings amid COVID-19 concerns
The ACHD Commission will hold their weekly meeting tomorrow night (Wednesday, March 25th) at 6 p.m.
- 03/20/2020
Instructions for calling into Commission Meeting March 25th, 2020
Next week's ACHD Commission meeting, (March 25, 2020), will be live-streamed and members of the public are encouraged to call in with questions or concerns for the Commissioners using Zoom.
- 03/18/2020
School speed zone flashers still operating
School speed zone flashers are still operating throughout Ada County despite many school closures.
- 03/18/2020
ACHD buildings closed to public
All Ada County Highway District buildings and facilities will be closed to the public beginning tomorrow, March 19, 2020.
- 03/17/2020
Community Programs Request Deadline Extended
The Ada County Highway District is extending the deadline for citizens to submit a Community Programs Request.
- 03/17/2020
Call-in instructions for tomorrow's Commission Meeting
The Ada County Highway District Commission meeting will be held as usual tomorrow at noon at the ACHD Auditorium.
- 03/16/2020
ACHD being proactive regarding COVID-19 virus
The Ada County Highway District would like to update you as to what we are doing to prepare and help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
- 03/04/2020
ACHD, staff win awards at annual WTS Gala
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) and two staff members received three prestigious awards at the Southwest Idaho Chapter of the Women in Transportation (WTS) Gala Thursday night.
- 02/14/2020
ACHD Denies Scooter Accident Tort Claims as Frivolous and Meritless
Last summer, two women riding together on a single scooter lost control and ran into a construction site in an alley in Downtown Boise.
- 02/14/2020
ACHD welcomes new Deputy Director of Maintenance
The Ada County Highway District is excited to announce a new Deputy Director of Maintenance, Jennifer Berenger.
- 02/03/2020
ACHD honored with 2020 ISSA Preservation Performance Award
The Ada County Highway District is being honored for its outstanding contributions to the pavement preservation industry.
- 01/08/2020
ACHD Commission names new President, Vice President
The first Commission meeting of each new calendar year marks the date for the appointment of new leadership on the Ada County Highway District Commission.
- 12/20/2019
ACHD honored with two awards from COMPASS
The Ada County Highway District was recently honored with two Leadership in Motion Awards from COMPASS.
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