Project Main Street
Rebuilding the roadway and improving pedestrian amenities from River to 10th Street, in partnership with Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency and Idaho Transportation Department
Sidewalk work is underway, electrical work starts April 22
Main Street closure between 2nd and 4th Streets is expected to continue through May 17. April 22-26, 2nd Street from Main to Leadville will be closed for electrical work. Sidewalk work on the east side of Main Street, between 2nd and Sun Valley Road, began April 19 and will last up to two weeks. All businesses are open; some along the sidewalk construction area will be using alternate building entrances. Signs are placed on site to mark entrances.
Pedestrian access is open around the construction area perimeter. Vehicle detour signs will be placed at primary traffic areas throughout Ketchum’s roadway system. Through traffic will not need to use the full detour route (Serenade through 2nd Ave.). Access to Main Street intersections, except Sun Valley Road, will remain open.
Parking is now free at the Washington Avenue lot and will remain so through the end of the Main Street project. All other lot rules remain in place. Buses are using the Second Avenue detour throughout construction (click here for route information).
Sidewalk work is estimated to occur on the east side of Main Street, between Sun Valley Road and 4th Street, for two weeks beginning May 3. Businesses may need to use alternate entrances. Electrical work is expected to continue on 2nd Street from Main Street to Leadville and expand to Main Street between River and 1st Street from April 29 to May 14. Stay tuned for details.
All Ketchum businesses are open throughout the project—be sure to stop by and show your support! Pedestrian access is open around the construction area perimeter. Signs are placed on site to show how best to access your favorite Main Street 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 this year, in partnership with Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency and Idaho Transportation Department. All Ketchum businesses are open throughout the project—be sure to stop by and show your support!
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
Next Steps
We will continue to provide opportunities for public feedback at upcoming meetings.
- November 13, 2023 – Joint Council and KURA Meeting on 30% Design Concept and Public Feedback
- January 10 & 11, 2024 – Public Presentations on Streetscape
- February 15 & 16, 2024 – Public Presentations on 90% Drawings
- February/March 2024 – Bid Period
- Spring 2024 – Project Start
Images of construction plans coming soon…