ACHD
Boise S/SW
There’s one original I-84 overpass left in Ada County. Plans to replace it move forward
New design plans to replace the last original I-84 overpass in Ada County are in their final stages.
As BoiseDev reported, replacing the Five Mile...
Infrastructure
Meridian set for long-anticipated overpass, other roadway projects in 2026
Several roadway projects, including the highly anticipated Linder Rd. overpass, are scheduled to begin construction or preparation this year in Meridian.
In a joint meeting...
Infrastructure
ACHD raises impact fees on homes, offices. Caught errors mean increases won’t be as high as first thought
The Ada County Highway District is raising its impact fees, but not as much as it previously proposed, after errors were found in the...
Boise E/SE
Failing bridge could see replacement, plus roundabout near Barber Park
After an emergency closure and reshuffling of priorities, a revamped design for the area around the Eckert bridge in SE Boise has been released.
The...
Boise S/SW
‘Disappointing’: ACHD scuttles or pushes back plans for road widening, bike/pedestrian improvements in SW Boise
Widened roads in Southwest Boise are even further out than before after a raft of changes to road construction planning adopted earlier this year....
Infrastructure
ACHD considers big impact fee increases. Large part of county could see rates double
The price of the Ada County Highway District’s impact fees could more than double in western Ada County under a new proposal.
ACHD Chief of...
Boise W
ACHD touted new HQ as ‘great deal.’ Costs have risen more than $10 million, but agency still says it was the right choice
The project to remodel a former DirecTV call center in W. Boise for the Ada County Highway District will cost much more than what...
Boise
Railing falls off W. Parkcenter Bridge into Boise River. Police looking for suspects
The east side of the West Parkcenter Bridge is closed to pedestrians after the railing was damaged and fell into the Boise River.
The...
Meridian/W Ada
Tax levy, transportation, and more: Simison hones in on key issues in State of the City
According to Meridian Mayor Robert Simison, the state of the city is “stable” despite facing challenges.
On Wednesday, Simison spoke to the public and local...
Legislature
Senate committee narrowly kills Moyle, Palmer push to make ACHD partisan, elected by entire county
A move by House of Representatives leadership to remake the Ada County Highway District died by a narrow margin at the tail end of...
Legislature
Little signs bills curbing highway district power to build bike, ped. infastructure, narrow roads
A pair of bills curbing the powers of highway districts across Idaho got the final stamp of approval this week.
On Monday, Governor Brad...
Infrastructure
Senate turns down ITD budget over requirement that ACHD widen Linder Road
One of the Gem State's budgets got sent back to the drawing board as the 2025 Idaho Legislative session would typically be nearing its...
Politics
Legislative cmte. decreases required spending for ACHD project on Linder
The Idaho Legislature approved new budget language that would require the Ada County Highway District to spend less money on a Linder Rd. widening...
Politics
Legislature may force ACHD to spend millions on specific projects
The Idaho legislative budgeting committee approved two items last week that could force the Ada County Highway District to spend money on widening Linder...
Boise E/SE
Eckert Rd. Bridge reopens after temporary repairs
Five weeks after a discovery of “severe decay” led to an emergency closure, the Eckert Rd. Bridge is back open.
The Ada County Highway District...
Boise E/SE
Temporary fix could help ACHD reopen Eckert bridge more quickly than first thought
Last month, Ada County Highway District issued an emergency closure of the Eckert Rd. Bridge outside of Barber Park. Now, ACHD hopes temporary repairs...
Boise E/SE
State approves some funding for closed Eckert Bridge replacement, ACHD still needs more
A large portion of funding for a severely decayed Boise bridge has been secured.
The Ada County Highway District announced Friday that the Eckert Rd....
Boise E/SE
Emergency closure: ACHD closes Eckert Bridge after discovering “severe decay”
The Ada County Highway Commission issued an immediate emergency closure of the Eckert Rd. Bridge.
On Friday morning, the ACHD Commission was called in...
Infrastructure
ACHD: Plan to tear down homes for wider Linder Rd. in Meridian could be costly
A road widening project in Meridian would be “a feat” to pull off, according to Ada County Highway District staff.
In a joint meeting on...
Boise E/SE
You Asked: What is the construction at Federal Way and Apple St.?
Last month, numerous BoiseDev readers emailed to ask about the high-profile construction activity along Federal Way at Apple St. Crews moved in and...
Meridian/W Ada
ICYMI: Dozens of homes could be torn down to make way for widening of key Meridian route
The Ada County Highway District Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to adopt a plan to widen a 1.5-mile stretch of Linder Road that will...
Infrastructure
ICYMI: ‘We sincerely apologize’: ACHD admits it didn’t triple number of plows since ‘snowmageddon’
The Ada County Highway District is walking back its snowplow count after giving BoiseDev inaccurate information.
Last week, BoiseDev reported ACHD had taken its snowplow...
Boise
ACHD didn’t chip seal 30% of roads it said it would. Heat, smoke, more blamed
The Ada County Highway District completed less than 70% of its annual chip sealing project this year.
The work, the agency said, was stymied by...
Boise Bench
ACHD wants to revamp part of Vista Ave., but stops short of ‘healthy corridor’ ideas
One of the main north-south routes on the Boise Bench could soon see changes, and the public is invited to give feedback.
The Ada County...
Meridian/W Ada
You Asked: Can Linder Road homes slated for road project demolition be moved?
When the Ada County Highway District approved a project to widen a section of Linder Road, a BoiseDev reader wondered if it would be...
Meridian/W Ada
Dozens of homes could be torn down to make way for widening of key Meridian route
The Ada County Highway District Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to adopt a plan to widen a 1.5-mile stretch of Linder Road that will...
Boise Downtown
Ad firm, Ford launch guerrilla ad stunt in Boise. ACHD concerned it could cause car crashes
A national ad firm working to get buzz for its client's cars has road crews spending time removing signs amid concerns about safety issues.
The...
Boise Downtown
ACHD beefs up Union Block alley closure after people ignored it
The Ada County Highway District added additional measures to block off a portion of an alley behind a historic building in Downtown Boise.
As BoiseDev...
Infrastructure
Detour ahead: Portions of Eagle Rd. to close for more than a year
Some commuters will find themselves taking a long-term detour in South Meridian.
Ada County Highway District announced, after a delay, an Eagle Rd. widening...
Legal
Prosecutor: ACHD violated open meetings law in HQ purchase
The Ada County Prosecutor said the Ada County Highway District violated Idaho's open meetings law while working to buy a new headquarters building.
In early...
Media
ACHD hired out-of-state firm for logo project without local bids
Last month, we told you about how much the Ada County Highway District spent on its rebranding project. In that story, we noted that...
Media
New ACHD logo cost more than $160,000, with money for stickers, envelopes, hats, neckties, M&Ms, more
The Ada County Highway District spent more than $160,000 on a recent logo and brand change, according to a BoiseDev analysis of public records.
Last...