Road Construction Information
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Date Posted: 11/4/2021
South Johns Avenue Project Update
Emmett—Road paving has been completed! Crews will continue to be onsite finishing the remaining sidewalks and PED ramps from 7th to 12th, along with installing new signage and striping the roadway. Concrete collars are also being poured on existing utility values and manholes
Please be patient as work is underway. Motorists are advised to watch for signage that will be present to direct traffic around the work zone.
If you have any questions call Clint Seamons Public Works Director at 208-365-9569 ext. 7. He can provide an update on the project that is being completed by the consultant and the contractor.
Date Posted: 10/6/2021
South Johns Avenue Project Update
Emmett—Currently construction is in full road closure from Peach St to 12th St on Johns Ave.
Please be patient as work is underway. Motorists are advised to watch for signage that will be present to direct traffic around the work zone.
If you have any questions call Clint Seamons Public Works Director at 208-365-9569 ext. 7. He can provide an update on the project that is being completed by the consultant and the contractor.
Date Posted: 9/7/2021
South Johns Avenue project in second phase
Emmett—Construction is being done in phases on South Johns Avenue. This work is rehabilitating the roadway from 4th St to 12th St.
Currently construction is moving from first phase into second phase. There may be intermittent road closures due to utilities being moved out of road way.
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Construction Phases:
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Phase will be from E 4th Street to the north side of E 7th Street.
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Phase will be from E 7th Street to the entrance of Meadow View Assisted Living.
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Phase will start past the entrance of Meadow View Assisted Living to E 12th Street.
Please be patient as we keep traffic moving while work is underway. Motorists are advised to watch for flaggers or signage that will be present to direct traffic through the work zone.
The contractor will be paving the roadway the last week in October due to a delay in the removal of power poles from the roadway. Every attempt is being made by the contractor to get back on schedule.
If you have any questions call Clint Seamons Public Works Director at 208-365-9569 ext. 7. He can provide an update on the project that is being completed by a the consultant and the contractor.
Date Posted: 7/15/2021
Work to begin June 7th, 2021 on South Johns Avenue
Emmett—Construction is expected to begin Monday, June 7, 2021 on South Johns Avenue in Gem County. This work will rehabilitate the roadway from 4th St to 12th St.
Construction will involve removing the existing surface, widening and repaving the roadway. The new structural sections will include roundabouts at 4th and 12th, as well as street lights, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes
While work is underway, motorists are advised to watch for flaggers or signage that will be present to direct traffic through the work zone.
Starting from 7/15/21 the road will be completely closed from 4th Street to 7th Street for approximately 30 days until that section is complete.
This project is expected to be substantially completed by mid-October. The primary contractor is Diamond Contractors LLC
Date Posted: 5/24/2021
South Johns Avenue Rehabilitation Project
Construction on South Johns Avenue Rehabilitation Project will start June 7th 2021.
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Follow all posted traffic control signage
Date Posted: 05/19/2021
Payette River Orchards/Highland Subdivision Notice of Road Closure
On June 1 2021 12th ST will be closed starting from Panama Ave to the bridge for total road reconstruction.
Follow all posted traffic control signage.
Date Posted: 04/20/2021
Water Systems Flushing
Everyone expects their water to be clear and good tasting. So, in order to keep your water that way, we, at the City of Emmett will be conducting our Water Systems Flushing and Water Valve Exercising Programs.
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Our purpose is to remove sediments which naturally build up in the water lines.
You may notice a drop in water pressure, daily, from May 3rd to the 14th, 2021. You may also notice some sediment or slight discoloration of your water. If you do, let your water run hard for a few minutes to clear the lines to your home.
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If, after attempting to clear your lines, you still notice a problem, with your water, give us a call at 208-365-9569 opt 7.
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We'll be happy to clear things up!
City of Emmett Public Works
Date Posted: 1/19/2022
Annual Park Maintenance and Tree Trimming
Emmett— For approximately the next thirty days, public works will engage in its annual park maintenance and tree trimming throughout the city in the city's right of way.
Date Posted: 12/8/2021
South Johns Avenue Rehabilitation Project
Emmett—Mailboxes are being set back in place. Landscaping and any retaining walls are next to be completed.
Date Posted: 5/16/2022
UPDATE: ROAD CLOSURE LOCUST ST AND JOHNS AVE INTERSECTION AND AT N WARDWELL AND RAILROAD INTERSECTION
Emmett— A complete road closure of Locust St and Johns Ave intersection and at N Wardwell Ave railroad intersection has restarted and will continue until upgrade to the railroad crossings have been completed. Be sure to follow posted traffic control signage.
Date Posted: 1/18/2022
Update: Locust St and Johns Ave Intersection
Emmett— Locust St and Johns Ave intersection is temporarily opened until paving can occur in spring.
Date Posted: 12/15/2021
Road closure of Locust St and Johns Ave Intersection
Emmett— Complete Road closure of Locust St and Johns Ave intersection starts 12/16/21 and will continue until upgrade to the railroad crossing has been completed. Use temporary entrance next to the east side of road.
Date Posted: 5/24/2022
7TH ST BETWEEN HAWTHORNE AND S JOHNS AVE
Emmett— City to complete sewer upgrades on 7th St between Hawthorne and S Johns Ave starting on June 7th. Be sure to follow the posted traffic control signs.
Date Posted: 5/24/2022
UPDATE: ROAD CLOSURE LOCUST ST AND JOHNS AVE INTERSECTION
Emmett— Railroad crossing at N Wardwell Ave railroad intersection has been completed.
Complete road closure of Locust St and Johns Ave intersection has restarted and will continue until upgrade to the railroad crossing has been completed. Be sure to follow the posted traffic control signs.
Date Posted: 12/14/2021
S Wardwell / S McKinley Loop
Emmett— Sawtooth Land Survey has been contracted by the city to complete survey work on the Wardwell/McKinley Loop between 12/14/21 to 12/24/21for the upcoming water/sewer replacement and road reconstruction.
Date Posted: 9/16/2022
7TH ST BETWEEN HAWTHORNE AND S McKinley
Emmett— City to complete sewer and water line upgrades on 7th St between Hawthorne and S McKinley starting on September 26th through November 1st. Be sure to follow the posted traffic control signs.
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Date Posted: 3/16/2022
ROAD CLOSED ON HAWTHORNE BETWEEN 6TH AND 7TH ST
Emmett Public Works will be in your area upgrading the water and sewer system on:
3/16/23 – 4/14/23 between the hours of 7AM - 5PM
Follow posted traffic control signs during this project.
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
ACCESS WILL NOW BE AT 7TH ST
There may be water interruptions during this time.
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Fecha de publicación: 3/16/2022
CARRETERA CERRADA EN HAWTHORNE ENTRE 6TH Y 7TH ST
Emmett Public Works estará en su área mejorando el sistema de aqua y alcantarillado en:
3/16/23 – 4/14/23 entre las horas de 7AM - 5PM
Siga las señales de control de tráfico publicadas durante este proyecto.
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ACTUALIZACIÓN IMPORTANTE:
EL ACCESO AHORA SERÁ EN 7TH ST
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Puede haber interrupciones de agua durante este tiempo.
Date Posted: 1/8/2024
ROAD CLOSURE at W 3rd and Washington Ave.
Emmett— Construction Project
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Road closure at W 3rd and Washington Ave until Friday 1/12/24 for the watering to set fuel tanks at Stinker Station Remodel.
Access to Clarity Bank will be off of Commercial Ave and W 3rd until Thursday 1/11/24 and then will be off of Washington Ave and W 3rd on Friday 1/12/24.
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Be sure to follow the posted traffic control signs.
Date Posted: 11/30/2023
UPDATE: ROAD CLOSURE ON SOUTH SIDE OF HWY 16 AND S JOHNS AVE
Emmett— REPLACEMENT OF BOX CULVERT.
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Complete road closure on south side of HWY 16 and S Johns Ave intersection has restarted and will continue until replacement of box culvert has been completed. Be sure to follow the posted traffic control signs.