7/1/2015
Transportation department seeks comment on Smiths Ferry to Round Valley section of Idaho 55
BOISE - The public is invited to comment on proposed safety improvements to a section of Idaho 55 that runs from Smiths Ferry to Round Valley, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Improvements being considered include stabilizing slopes to prevent rocks from falling onto the highway, widening certain sections of Idaho 55 and adding guardrail along certain sections of the highway.
The meeting is Wednesday, July 8, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Cascade Elementary/Junior/Senior High School, 209 N. School Street, Cascade.
A variety of safety improvements have been considered and shared with the public previously. Some of those improvements will not move forward to construction at this time.
Transportation department staff will be available to answer questions, and displays will illustrate project information. Those interested in attending can stop by anytime between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Those with questions can contact adam.rush@itd.idaho.gov or call (208) 334-8119.
Comments on the proposed improvements are being taken through Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Comments that are mailed in will need to be postmarked by midnight on July 22. Comments can be mailed to: Adam Rush, ITD Office of Communications, 3311 W. State Street, Boise, ID 83707, or e-mailed to adam.rush@itd.idaho.gov.