Roads and Changes...

It's construction time again so we here in Meridian are beginning the annual summer game of "Dodge the Construction" to get where we need to go. Many of us are unaware of what changes are being worked on or even planned until we see detour signs going up... even when it appears that it's going to happen right around the corner from our homes. I guess it's natural to get frustrated with not knowing what's coming next, but we can individually help educate ourselves on "what's up in the hood" by checking in on the Ada County Highway District.

I would suggest that you periodically check the ACHD site for updates on what will be going on in your area. Click on the link to check their 5 year plan or one of the different projects they currently have going on. They even have the web cams up so you can see if you are going to run into traffic on your homeward commute. They do have a lot of resources available for you to understand what is planned for the areas of your interest. If you have input, please get involved and contact ACHD to let them know what you think... after all, ACHD is spending YOUR money.

I have made some queries for the Meridian contact name for the ACHD Neighborhood Advisory Council members, our members of the committee are: Terry Smith, Andy Wonacott and Matt Ellsworth. They can be contacted via a single email address: neighbors@achd.ada.id.us Please drop them a note thanking them for volunteering and let them know about your concerns.

Cheers,

Marv