Current Transportation Capital Improvement Projects
SUMMARY
LeGrand Pierre Avenue will be improved during the summer of 2024 to a city-standard paved road between 5th Street and Booshway Street. The project will add some on-street parking adjacent to the schools and include turnlane improvements at 5th and LeGrand Pierre.
DESIGN
The improvement drawings were approved by the City Council on March 19, 2024, following input from the School District, and can be viewed by clicking the link below. The concept plan was included in the notice for the adopted Local Improvement District 2022-1.
The project, awarded to DePatco, will be constructed during the school district's summer break. School access will be maintained during the project; otherwise traffic will be detoured to Ross Avenue.
COST & FUNDING
The DePatco contract is $712,950, and the City Council approved a construction contingency amount of approximately 5%, up to a total project cost of $750,000, with funding as follows:
School District = $260,000
City of Driggs = $260,000 (includes a $100K grant, $30K developer exactions and $130K impact fees)
Local Improvement District (LID 2022-1, assesses adjacent property owners, based on lot area) = $230,000
A public hearing on the final LID assessment will be held following construction and notice of the hearing will be published and mailed to all adjacent owners. Questions on the LID process can be directed to the Driggs Financial Officer, Carly Anderson, at 208-354-2362 ext. 2113 or CAnderson@DriggsIdaho.org.
QUESTIONS / POINT OF CONTACT
Contact Doug Self, Community Development Director with any questions regarding this project: 208-354-2362 ext. 2111 or DSelf@DriggsIdaho.org.
SUMMARY
The project will reconstruct Wallace Avenue between Main St and First St, which will include adding new sidewalks, lighting, landscaping and curb ramps along with new roadway, angled-parking and stormwater improvements. Additionally, a push-button flashing crosswalk sign will be installed at Main Street to improve safety.
DESIGN
The improvement drawings were approved by the City Council on March 5, 2024, following feedback from adjacent owners and businesses, and can be viewed by clicking the links below for the sidewalks and road projects, which were separated into separate projects due to grant funding requirements.
The project, awarded to Avail Valley (Sidewalks) and HK Contractors (Roadway), is scheduled to begin on July 22nd, with an anticipated duration of 45 days. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained during the project, with temporary closures coordinated with affected owners and businesses. Weekly construction meetings will be held on site at 9am on Wednesdays.
COST & FUNDING
The combined contracts total is $750,262.25, and the City Council approved a combined construction contingency of $42,000, with funding as follows:
Transportation Alternatives Program Grant = $432,515.57
Driggs Urban Renewal Agency = $160,631.88
City of Driggs Resort Sales Tax = $21,614.80 (covering contingency only)
Contact Doug Self, Community Development Director with any questions regarding this project: 208-354-2362 ext. 2111 or DSelf@DriggsIdaho.org.
SUMMARY
These three projects aim to improve mobility and reduce congestion along State Hwy 33 and are partially funded through a federal BUILD grant in partnership with Teton County, Wyoming. Full detail on this multi-agency initiative is available at https://tetonbuildgrant.com/. The Airport Pathway project was constructed in May-June 2024, while the Transit Center Phase 2 project will be constructed in 2025 and the 5th Street Park & Ride (in front of the Public Works Building) will be constructed in 2026. Below are additional details on the Airport Pathway project.
DESIGN
Transit Center Phase 2 design documents will be brought to City Council in fall of 2024 and then posted here once approved.
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE & TRAFFIC CONTROL
Transit Center Project Details are forthcoming.
COST & FUNDING
The Transit Center Phase 2 project is expected to receive 80% of its funding from the federal BUILD grant program, with local match from Driggs Urban Renewal Agency, City of Driggs Sales Tax, and a $30,000 donation from Grand Targhee Resort.
QUESTIONS / POINT OF CONTACT
Contact Doug Self, Community Development Director with any questions regarding this project: 208-354-2362 ext. 2111 or DSelf@DriggsIdaho.org.
The City of Driggs and Teton County have both received grant funding through the federal Transportation Alternatives Program to extend the Hwy 33 pathway .75 miles north along the west side of the highway to the north side of the Ee-Dah-How Acres subdivision, where Teton Valley Trails and Pathways is working with The Nature Conservancy on connections northwest to Tetonia and East along 2500N/Hastings Ln. The project is anticipated to be constructed in 2025 and additional project details will be posted here as they are known.
