7/6/2009
Public invited to comment on U.S. 95 at July 7 and July 8 meeting
BOISE - Two identical public meetings will be held in Payette County on Tuesday, July 7, and Wednesday, July 8, to inform the public of the U.S. 95 Corridor Study draft access management plan, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
The meetings will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the following locations:
Fruitland public meeting:
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Fruitland City Hall
200 S. Whitley Dr., Fruitland, ID
Payette public meeting:
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Payette City Hall
700 Center Ave., Payette, ID
Presentations will begin at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to explain the draft access management plan. Participants will then be invited to discuss issues, concerns and ideas.
The goal of access management is to reduce accidents on state highways, while preserving high speeds and functionality. State and local governments will work together to limit the number and spacing of driveways and intersections along U.S. 95 in Payette County.
For more information on the U.S. 95 Corridor Study, visit www.itd.idaho.gov and select Projects, Southwest Idaho, then U.S. 95 Corridor Study (under corridor studies).
Before traveling, motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and dial 5-1-1 or visit 511.idaho.gov for information on the state highway or interstate system.
The meetings will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the following locations:
Fruitland public meeting:
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Fruitland City Hall
200 S. Whitley Dr., Fruitland, ID
Payette public meeting:
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Payette City Hall
700 Center Ave., Payette, ID
Presentations will begin at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to explain the draft access management plan. Participants will then be invited to discuss issues, concerns and ideas.
The goal of access management is to reduce accidents on state highways, while preserving high speeds and functionality. State and local governments will work together to limit the number and spacing of driveways and intersections along U.S. 95 in Payette County.
For more information on the U.S. 95 Corridor Study, visit www.itd.idaho.gov and select Projects, Southwest Idaho, then U.S. 95 Corridor Study (under corridor studies).
Before traveling, motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and dial 5-1-1 or visit 511.idaho.gov for information on the state highway or interstate system.