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Idaho Falls lays out Elm Street reconstruction and Birch/South Boulevard roundabout plans
Summary
Public works presented the Elm Street federal‑aid reconstruction (design complete 2026; construction 2027) and a locally funded two‑lane roundabout at Birch & South Boulevard slated for this summer; staff proposed a story‑map outreach and a Feb. 15 comment deadline for Elm Street.
City public‑works staff told the council Jan. 20 they are advancing two transportation projects in the same neighborhood and want council input before public outreach begins.
Assistant Public Works Director Chris Canfield said the Elm Street project is a federal‑aid reconstruction in the city’s six‑year program. He said staff completed a 2024 state‑local agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department and awarded a design contract to Precision Engineers; design is expected to finish in 2026 and construction in 2027. Canfield said the package focuses on…
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