1/19/2018
Public invited to open house Jan. 31 in Burley to view U.S. 30 final plans
BURLEY – The public is invited to review and comment on proposed changes to a 3.25-mile section of U.S. 30 west of Burley at an open house Wednesday (Jan. 31). The final plans for a widening and reconstruction project between 400 West Road and Parke Avenue will be presented during the open house meeting.
Those interested are invited to attend the open house meeting any time between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Burley City Hall in Council Chambers (1401 Overland Ave. in Burley).
Improvements to the roadway include widening to two through lanes in each direction, installing turn bays at public roadways, widening shoulders, reconstructing affected irrigation structures, reconstructing of business and private access locations, and adding roadway lighting at identified locations. A traffic signal at Washington Street/Bedke Boulevard intersection is also included.
Project team members will be available to discuss the roadway safety improvements and expectations during the construction. Information about the noise impacts and considerations will also be presented. Construction is funded in 2019.
Written testimony will be accepted at the meeting and may be submitted through Feb. 16. Comments can be mailed to the ITD District 4, Attn: Nathan Jerke, 216 South Date, Shoshone, ID 83352 or emailed to nathan.jerke@itd.idaho.gov.
More information can be found at the project website at itd.idaho.gov/d4, click on the Design Projects tab, and then US30: North 400 to Parke Ave.