11/24/2008
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Imorovement project on 7th Avenue North in Payette to start Dec. 2
BOISE - A project to improve about one-half mile of 7th Avenue North in Payette is expected to begin Dec. 2, the Idaho Transportation Department announced. Construction will extend from the intersection of 7th Avenue North and U.S. 95 to just east of North 18th Street.
The road will be rebuilt and widened with new curbs, gutters, and pedestrian ramps per ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards. New sidewalk and bike lanes will be completed, the bridge over the irrigation canal in this location replaced, and drainage improved for residents.
7th Avenue North leads to McCain Middle School and the Western Idaho Community Action Partnership (WICAP) Head Start.
The street will be completely closed to through traffic during construction.
Knife River is the contractor on this $1.5 million project, which is expected to be complete in July 2009.