Project Main Street
Rebuilding the roadway and improving pedestrian amenities from River to 6th Street, in partnership with Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency and Idaho Transportation Department
Roadway paving complete between 2nd to 4th; next construction plans have changed
Main Street between 2nd and 4th Street was paved earlier this week. The roadway remains closed to install manholes and paint traffic lanes but is expected to reopen to vehicular traffic the week of July 29. Sidewalk pavers are being installed in the area through early August 9. Pedestrian access is open; use the dedicated pathways provided in work areas. Main Street intersections, except Sun Valley Road, are open.
(Updated 7-25-24)
(Updated 7-25-2024)
Earlier delays due to the unexpected roadway foundation replacement and unavailability of contractors and supplies have resulted in schedule changes for the next construction phases. These adjustments will help avoid conflicts with Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD) work south of River Street in 2025/26 (and the traffic and businesses access issues that would have occurred) and ensures paving can take place before ITD’s October 15 warrantee deadline. An overview of the new schedule is listed below. Complete details are available under the Timeline tab on this page.
Late July to early October 2024: River Street through 2nd Street
April to late May 2025: 4th Street through 6th Street
Mid-May through July 2025: 6th Street through 10th Street (pending ITD funding)
(Updated 7-25-2024)
Pedestrian access is open throughout construction and parking is free at the Washington Avenue lot. Buses are using the Second Avenue detour route (click here for information).
Through traffic will use a detour route (Serenade through 2nd Ave. to 10th St.; see the map below) throughout construction. Additional traffic signs, flaggers, and enforcement will be onsite.
The phases outlined below are intended to give a general idea of construction plans. Slight shifts to these plans may occur throughout construction. The plans reflect schedule changes implemented in July 2024 caused by the unavailability of contractors and supplies and unexpected need to replace Main Street’s foundation.
Phase 1
April 1 to early May 2024 (complete)
2nd Street-4th Street
- April 3-30: Roadway closures for utility and infrastructure work
- April 19-May 2: Intermittent sidewalk closures (2nd to Sun Valley Road only) for demolition and infrastructure
Phase 2
May 1 to early August 2024 (updated July 25, 2024)
2nd Street-4th Street
- May 1-late July: Roadway closures for demolition, foundation, and paving
- May 3-early August: Intermittent sidewalk closures for demolition, infrastructure, and paver installation
Note: Idaho Power will install a redundant power line during Phase 2 of Main Street construction that requires the following closures.
- April 29-May 24: Main Street between River and 2nd Street and 2nd Street from Main Street to Leadville
- May 25-June 9: 2nd Street from Leadville to East Avenue
- June 10-14: 2nd Street from East Avenue to Alpine Lane
- June 15-21: 2nd Street from East to Walnut Avenue
- June 24-July 3: 2nd Street from Walnut to Spruce Avenue
- July 8-26: 2nd Street from Walnut to Spruce Avenue and Spruce Avenue from 2nd to Sun Valley Road
Phase 3
Late July to early October 2024 (updated July 25, 2024)
River Street-2nd Street
- Late July-mid September: Roadway closures for demolition, foundation, and paving
- Early August-early October: Intermittent sidewalk closures for demolition and paver installation
Note: A new traffic flow will be instituted at the River and Main Street intersection during Phase 3. River Street from Main Street for one block to the east and west will be limited to one lane with one-way traffic only. Northbound traffic must turn left or right at this intersection. Drivers will not be able to turn south or cross east or west at the intersection.
Phase 4
April to late May 2025 (updated July 25, 2024)
4th Street-6th Street
- Roadway closures for demolition, foundation, and paving
- Intermittent sidewalk closures for demolition, infrastructure, and paver installation
Phase 5
Mid-May through July 2025 (updated July 25, 2024; pending ITD funding)
4th Street-6th Street
- Roadway closures for demolition, foundation, and paving
- Intermittent sidewalk closures for demolition, infrastructure, and paver installation
Main Street in Ketchum from River to 6th Street is under major renovations to repave the roadway and improve traffic flow and pedestrian amenities. It’s a huge undertaking and an exciting opportunity to upgrade the town’s primary corridor. Access to your favorite shops and restaurants is open. To help restaurants and retail stores get through construction, the city and Main Street businesses have teamed up to offer free $15 vouchers to spend at their establishments.
The following businesses will be participating from July 31-October 6. Stop by the Ketchum Visitor’s Center (491 Sun Valley Road; open weekdays, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM) beginning July 31 and pick up your voucher to use once at one of the listed businesses. Other businesses will participate as construction moves along Main Street.
- Chapter One
- Enoteca
- Limelight Hotel
- Lost River Outfitters
- NourishMe
- Pioneer Saloon
- Serva Peruvian Cuisine
- Silver Creek Outfitters
- Sturtevants
- Sushi on Second
- The Argyros
- The Burger Grill
- The Casino
- The Sawtooth Club
- Thunderpaws
- Village Market
- Warfield Distillery and Brewery
- Whiskeys on Main
- Wrap City
All Ketchum businesses are open throughout the project—be sure to stop by and show your support! Pedestrian access is open; signs are placed on site to show how best to access businesses. Updates regarding access will be shared regularly on this website and via social media, text messages, and emails (see the subscription options at the top of the page).
Businesses and the public are encouraged to stay informed and sign up for these alerts. They can also help support each other by downloading and using the campaign logos, text, and collateral in this section to use in your own communications. It is vital that residents and visitors stay informed of what is going on and know that Ketchum is open for business throughout construction—our economy depends on it! Thanks for helping get the word out!
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Ketchum will be rebuilding the roadway and improving pedestrian amenities from River through 6th Street, in partnership with Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency and Idaho Transportation Department.
Project goals
- Rebuild the roadway
- Improve travel efficiency during peak travel times
- Reconfigure Sun Valley Road intersection by adding designated left turn lanes on Main Street
- Upgrade traffic signals to decrease unused “green” time
- Synchronize traffic lights for better traffic flow
- Improve ADA/pedestrian realm and safety at crosswalks
- Install bulbouts to decrease pedestrian crossing distance at corners
- Install raised intersection at Sun Valley Road for ADA accessibility and better view of pedestrians
- Address the issue of “no left turns” in Ketchum
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Images of construction plans coming soon…