Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the Lake Hazel Widening Project between Cloverdale and Five Mile -your input is important!
Click image to enlarge
How to Navigate:
- Click on the arrows on the bottom left and right side of your screen
- Use the navigation menu at the left of the screen to revisit any part of the meeting
How to Participate:
- Click through the slides to learn more about the project
- Comments
- Provide your comments at any time by clicking the “ COMMENT" button at the top right of the screen.
- You can close the form to continue through the slides. Please make sure to hit the “Submit” button to confirm that your comment is sent to the project team.
- The entire session should take less than 15 minutes to complete.
Project Overview
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is proposing to widen Lake Hazel Road as part of a long-term plan to extend Lake Hazel Road to Eisenman Road and Isaac’s Canyon Interchange at I-84. It will ultimately become a regional route and will serve more and more people as the area develops.
This project will tie into planned intersection improvements to the adjacent intersections at Five Mile Road and Cloverdale Road in the next few years.
With continued growth and development in the area, ACHD is proactively looking at ways to improve Lake Hazel Road to safely accommodate increasing traffic and mobility options for pedestrians and bikes.
Click image to enlarge
Project Description & Purpose
Reconstruct Lake Hazel Road between Cloverdale and Five Mile to include the following:
 |
Two travel lanes in each direction with a center turn lane with curb and gutter |
 |
Separated multi-use pathways on both sides of Lake Hazel Road for both bicyclists and pedestrians |
 |
Updated signalized pedestrian crossings at Valley Street and Lowland View Way along with the school zone flashers |
 |
Upgraded stormwater facilities to improve drainage |
 |
Utility relocations along Lake Hazel Road |
The purpose of the project is to:
- Improve safety and access for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists
- Accommodate current and future traffic growth
- Increase mobility and connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians
Click image to enlarge
Multi-Use Pathways
ACHD‘s Roadways to Bikeways Master Plan calls for more robust bike lanes along this type of roadway.
Multi-Use Pathways:
- Are two-way facilities meant to accommodate both pedestrians and bicyclists of a wide range of ages and abilities.
- Provide more space between motorists and those walking and biking, which increases safety.
- Are used on roads with higher speeds and traffic volumes.
Click image to enlarge
Schedule
Click image to enlarge
Traffic Volume
The numbers represent the approximate number of vehicles traveling on Lake Hazel Road during the peak hours.
- Morning – 7-8 a.m. Existing = 850 vehicles per hour
- 2040 Projections = 2,300 vehicles per hour
- Evening – 5-6 p.m. Existing = 1,250 vehicles per hour
- 2040 Projections = 2,500 vehicles per hour
Click image to enlarge
Proposed Design
The travel lanes are needed to accommodate future vehicle travel demand. Providing separated multi-use pathways will allow bicyclists and pedestrians to travel along Lake Hazel Road away from the roadway and motor vehicles. This will improve safety and connectivity for all users, including those traveling to Lake Hazel Elementary and other destinations.
The multi-use pathway concept has the same needed width as the traditional on street bike lane and sidewalk concept.
View this exhibit for a detailed look at the proposed improvements to this segment of Lake Hazel Road.
Click image to enlarge