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Meridian staff recommend direct ‘D’ alignment in Stratford‑to‑Eagle feasibility study; council stresses preserving alternatives
Summary
City staff presented a Stratford‑to‑Eagle transportation feasibility study and recommended a straight 'D' connector as the top option for improving local connectivity and encouraging redevelopment; councilmembers urged preserving other alignments and updating the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) master street map before development proceeds.
City staff recommended prioritizing a straight extension of Central Drive — labeled Concept D in the study — as the preferred transportation connection between Central Drive and Eagle Road, arguing it best meets goals for improved connectivity, emergency access and economic redevelopment.
Carl Anderson, long‑range associate planner for the City of Meridian, introduced the final technical memorandum for the Stratford-to‑Eagle study and said the work builds on the 2019 Meridian area plan. Consultant Nick Foster of Kittelson and Associates told the council the study screened five alignment concepts…
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