City of Idaho Falls to improve waterlines in the Brodbecks Addition

The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls.

IDAHO FALLS – The city of Idaho Falls and its contractor, Bybee Excavation, will soon begin improvements to the waterlines in the Brodbecks Addition south of 17th Street and east of South Boulevard.

The project, which is set to begin on Monday, March 3, will entail replacing aging waterlines on East 22nd, 23rd, 24th and neighboring streets. This project also includes paving these areas, improving storm drains as well as replacing and reconnecting water service lines.

The project will be done one block at a time to minimize the impacts to residents in the area, and temporary water service will be provided. Access to driveways may be limited at times, but contractors will do their best to keep closures brief. Paving will proceed as construction advances, progressing block by block.

Ahead of the project, residents in the area received letters from the city and held a neighborhood open house on Feb. 19 to provide project information and address concerns. Those who were unable to attend the meeting and have questions can contact the City of Idaho Falls Engineering Office at (208) 612-8250.

Signage and detours will be in place for the duration of the project. Please reduce speeds, obey posted traffic control signage, and watch for construction crews throughout the work zone.

Construction will be completed one block at a time with this tentative schedule:

Water and Street Work

• March 3 – March 21 22nd Street/Block 1 between South Blvd – Lee
• March 24 – April 11 22nd Street/Block 2 between Lee – Emerson
• April 14 – May 1 23rd Street/Block 1 between South Blvd – Lee
• May 2 – May 21 23rd Street/Block 2 between Lee – Emerson
• May 22 – June 13 24th Street/Block 1 between South Blvd – Lee
• June 16 – July 9 24th Street/Block 2 between Lee – Emerson

Storm Drain and Street Work

• July 10 – August 11 Lee Ave/Block 1 between 24th St 22nd Street
• August 12 – August 18 22nd Street
• August 13 – August 20 23rd Street
• August 21 – August 30 Miscellaneous

For more information on construction projects in the City of Idaho Falls, please view our Interactive Construction Map.

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