Nampa council authorizes design work for Midland Avenue (Smith/Davis) signals and bridge project
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The council authorized a task order to design signalized intersections at Smith and Davis with Midland widening and a bridge replacement over the Elijah drain; staff said concurrent design and coordinated right‑of‑way work will reduce repeated impacts to adjacent property owners.
The City Council authorized a task order with Keller Associates to develop concept and preliminary design for Midland Avenue improvements focused on two intersections (Smith and Davis) and the bridge over the Elijah Drain.
Staff explained the work includes signal design at Midland/Smyth and Midland/Davis, bridge replacement and roadway widening, and will require right‑of‑way acquisitions from roughly 18 parcels in the corridor. The city view is that coordinated design and construction of both intersections and the intervening roadway will produce better operational results and cost efficiencies than piecemeal work; timing and right‑of‑way negotiation will determine final schedules.
Council discussed roundabout alternatives but staff and consultants said signals are most appropriate given property constraints, traffic patterns and crash history (staff noted Midland/Smith has a higher crash history than Davis). The city noted the project is impact‑fee eligible and could be accelerated if additional funding is directed to the project.
The council approved the task order by roll call (five in favor, one opposed). Staff will proceed with concept and preliminary design, coordinating right‑of‑way outreach and preparing the project for subsequent phases of acquisition and construction.