Safety improvements planned for First North curve

REXBURG A major road project in Rexburg is about to get underway with the reconstruction of the intersection at First North and Second West.

The Rexburg City Council voted unanimously on May 7 to approve the low bid for the project of $792,446 by Depatco, Inc.

The city has provided details about the project, which is expected to be completed in the middle of July.

The project will be funded through the city's Urban Renewal District and Local Improvement District 44.

The curb, gutter and sidewalk portion of the project for the 33 parcels will come to approximately $99,000, which is about 13 percent of the cost.

All but three of the parcels planned for road edge improvements in L.I.D. 44 are adjacent to the intersection improvement project.

On the southeast side of the curve four homes have been removed for the project and two more are planned for removal.

City officials have long been concerned about the safety of the intersection, which also includes a railroad crossing with four tracks.

The complex intersection, with one main railroad track and three spur tracks, currently has a north-south railroad crossing for Second West and an east-west crossing on First North.

The sight lines for drivers and railroad engineers are restricted by granaries and commercial buildings.

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Safety improvements planned for First North curve