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Posted on: February 27, 2023

Woodruff Avenue and 17th Street intersection improvement project

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If weather conditions are favorable, improvements to the Woodruff Avenue and 17th Street intersection are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 13. The intersection will be widened to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and accommodate forecasted popul...

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Posted on: February 17, 2023

Snow Removal Parking Restrictions Lifted

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The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather events. All parking restrictions are lifted, effective immediately.

Street Division personnel will continue to clean up problem areas and remove snow f...

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Posted on: February 14, 2023

Another Round of Snow Removal Underway

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The recent snowfall resulted in more than two inches of snow which qualifies as a snow event and marks the fifth round of city-wide snow removal this season. Parking restriction are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city limits until f...

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Posted on: January 30, 2023

Idaho Falls lifts snow removal parking restrictions (Jan. 30)

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The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather events. All parking restrictions are lifted, effective immediately.

Street Division personnel will continue to clean up problem areas and remove snow f...

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Public Works
Posted on: January 29, 2023

Frozen Waterlines

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Due to forecasted subzero temperatures this coming week, the Idaho Falls Water Division asks property owners and tenants to prepare for the potential of frozen waterlines and offers the following information and tips for property owners. 

“Waterli...

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Public Works
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Snow plows are clearing roads. Parking restrictions are in place. (Jan. 27)

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The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded two inches which qualifies as a snow event. Parking restriction are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city limits. 

This is the fourth round of city-wide snow removal this season. Sn...

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Public Works
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Construction Notice: 17th Street and Boulevard Bridge Improvement Project

Road Work Ahead

Knife River will begin making improvements to the 17th Street and Boulevard Bridge on Monday, Jan. 23. Motorists should expect periodic traffic delays and lane shifts throughout the duration of the project. 

The goal of the project is to move the ...

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Public Works
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Idaho Falls lifts snow removal parking restrictions and continues to address problem areas

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The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather events. All parking restrictions are lifted, effective immediately.

Street Division personnel will continue to clean up problem areas, address ice issu...

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Public Works
Posted on: January 16, 2023

Idaho Falls issues a snow event; parking restrictions are now in place

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The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded two inches which qualifies as a snow event in Idaho Falls. Parking restriction are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city limits. Snow plow operators began removing snow from priority roads ...

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Public Works
Posted on: January 6, 2023

Boil Water Advisory Lifted / Levantaron el aviso de hervir el agua

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Boil Water Advisory Lifted – City of Idaho Falls

Levantaron el aviso de hervir el agua

 

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

City officials just received notice ...

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Public Works
Posted on: January 5, 2023

Boil Water Advisory - City of Idaho Falls

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Boil Water Advisory – City of Idaho Falls

Hierva su agua antes de usaria

*Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

Idaho Falls, ID – Due to a drop in water pressure, the City...

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Public Works
Posted on: January 4, 2023

Harsh weather conditions causing potholes

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The recent weather conditions have wreaked havoc on city roads, causing potholes and other hazardous conditions.  

Keeping roadways maintained and safe is a priority for the Idaho Falls Street Division, however the weather conditions have also mad...

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Public Works
Posted on: January 3, 2023

S. Higbee Avenue Road Closure

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A portion of S. Higbee Avenue, from E 17th Street north to E 14th Street, in Idaho Falls is temporarily closed to thru traffic for bridge reconstruction over the Butte Arm Canal. Traffic is being detoured and motorists should plan alternate routes.&nb...

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Public Works
Posted on: December 23, 2022

Frozen waterlines

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Over the past couple of days, the Idaho Falls Water Division has received multiple calls regarding frozen waterlines due to subzero temperatures.

“Waterlines in Idaho Falls are generally buried between 5 to 6 feet deep, keeping them below the winter frost ...

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Public Works
Posted on: December 15, 2022

Idaho Falls lifts snow removal parking restrictions

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The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather event. All parking restrictions are lifted, effective immediately.

Snow removal crews will continue to clean up problem areas as well as cul-de-sacs ov...

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Public Works
Posted on: December 12, 2022

Idaho Falls issues another snow event; parking restrictions are now in place

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The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded two inches which qualifies as a snow event in Idaho Falls. Parking restriction are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city limits. 

Another notice will be sent when restrictions are l...

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Public Works
Posted on: December 4, 2022

Snow removal parking restrictions lifted

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The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather events. All parking restrictions are lifted, effective immediately. “Although we ticketed and relocated 245 vehicles on Saturday, the total t...

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Public Works
Posted on: November 30, 2022

City of Idaho Falls updates snow removal schedule and prepares for more snowfall

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City of Idaho Falls departments are preparing for windy conditions and an additional 4-6 inches of snow over the next couple of days. The snow removal schedule was updated after receiving a winter storm notification earlier this morning from the National ...

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Public Works
Posted on: November 30, 2022

Zone A snow plowing on hold

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After receiving an updated weather advisory earlier this morning from the National Weather Service calling for an additional 4-6 inches of snow over the next couple of days, the City of Idaho Falls is holding off on plowing Zone A (center of the ...
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Public Works
Posted on: November 28, 2022

Snow removal parking restrictions are now in place for all Idaho Falls roadways

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The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded two inches which qualifies as a snow event in Idaho Falls. Parking restriction are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city limits. Another notice will be sent when restrictions are lifted. &a...

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Public Works
Posted on: April 27, 2022

Water Tower Informational Meetings

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The City of Idaho Falls invites community members to attend one of two informational meetings to receive updates on the Idaho Falls water tower project.

The aging 85-year-old water tower will be replaced by a higher capacity water tower to accommodate Idah...

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Public Works
Posted on: December 17, 2021

Idaho Falls City Council Approves Water Tower Location

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The Idaho Falls City Council has unanimously voted to approve construction of the city’s new elevated water tower in the south parking lot of the Idaho Falls Public Library.  

The vote was held last evening at the city’s regularly scheduled city c...

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Public Works
Posted on: April 15, 2019

City of Idaho Falls to Replace Water Tower

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Idaho Falls, ID – Idaho Falls Public Works staff briefed the Idaho Falls City Council today on plans to replace the city’s aging water tower, currently located along the Snake River near Idaho Falls Power.  The tower has been scheduled f...

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