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Commissioners debate timing of 73rd South intersection redesign, ask for work session on road priorities
Summary
Bonneville County commissioners discussed paying now to design a redesigned intersection (possibly a roundabout) at 73rd South to secure right‑of‑way, and asked staff to prepare a work session listing project priorities, engineering status and estimated costs for commissioner review.
Commissioners discussed whether to proceed now with an engineering services agreement to redesign the 73rd South intersection, possibly as a roundabout, to secure right‑of‑way for future road connections including 73rd, 81st and Holmes roads.
Staff said moving forward with design could secure roughly 10–15 acres of right‑of‑way that the county might need to acquire in the long term; using an assumed property value of $60,000–$70,000 an acre, staff estimated land costs could approach $1 million. Commissioners debated whether to prioritize immediate right‑of‑way purchases or defer the expense until a later date.
One commissioner requested a dedicated work session in the next few weeks so the board could review current project priorities, engineering and bidding status and decide where to allocate limited funds. Staff agreed to assemble a consolidated document listing active projects and recommended priorities for that session.
Why it matters: Early design and right‑of‑way acquisition can reduce future costs and ease future construction, but require up‑front investment that competes with other county priorities.
What’s next: Staff to prepare and schedule a work session for commissioners summarizing project priorities, designs and cost estimates.
