The design phase of Ketchum’s Main Street rebuild project is underway. Construction from River Street to just north of 10th Street will begin on this long-overdue improvement project in the spring of 2024. The project includes essential sidewalk and pedestrian enhancements.

The primary goal is to rebuild the old roadway, enhancing the safety and aesthetic appeal of Main Street, while ensuring that the project proceeds as smoothly as possible. The city will make its best effort to minimize inconveniences to businesses, residents and visitors.

Background

In 2022, design and engineering firm HDR conducted a comprehensive Main Street Alternatives Analysis Report. This report critically examined various options for improving Main Street’s vehicular and pedestrian travel and has helped to inform the project’s design and scope. While options such as reconfiguration of the highway to three lanes were discussed, the results of City Council’s decision is to have Main Street remain a four lane highway with the addition of a fifth, designated left turn lane at the Sun Valley Road intersection.

• HDR’s Main Street Alternatives Analysis Report (2022)
• Public Survey on Options Presented in the Report
• Council Meeting to Review Design and Public Input
• KURA Meeting for Pedestrian Upgrades Participation
• Issued RFQ for Design and Construction Oversight Services (June 2023)
• Public Meetings to Advise on MOU Negotiations and Project Basics (June 2023)
• Single Respondent to RFQ in (July 2023)
• MOU and Contract Approval by Council (August 2023)

Project Goals

• Rebuild Roadway
• Improve travel efficiency during morning and evening rush hours
  • 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

Main Street Corridor – by intersection:

River Street to Sun Valley Road

4th to 5th Street

6th Street and beyond

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 (Time/Location TBD)
• Early February 2024 – Public Presentations on 90% Drawings
• February/March 2024 – Bid Period
• Spring 2024 – Project Start

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