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Update: Sunrise Drive
Jim Mullen & Nathan Cleaver | April 17, 2024 | City of Rexburg
Introduction
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•Present what has been studied for the last 2 decades
•University Blvd, East Parkway Corridor, Sunrise Drive
East Parkway Corridor
Historical Timeline
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East Parkway
1979 US-20 Constructed
1979 TMP called for an arterial connecting to Sunrise
2003-4 Completed 2 Public Meetings & 2 Joint work meetings
2004 Rexburg, Sugar, Madison County adopted Joint Resolution
of 2004 TMP including East Parkway Corridor
2004 TMP recommended East Parkway Corridor connection
between 2nd W & 2nd E within 5 year CIP
2006 LHTAC grant for alignment study of East Parkway Corridor
2009 East Parkway Corridor Public Meetings
2013 East Parkway Plan finalized with recommended alignment
2015 TMP finalized & adopted
2022 TMP established phased projects of East Parkway Corridor
Subdivisions (Near Sunrise Drive)
Crest Haven Subdivision – 1977
Sunrise Drive dedicated with Plat
Vista Ave. cul-de-sac built – 2003
South Vista Ave. Vacated– 2006
Sunrise Drive – 2008
Retaining Wall also completed
Founder’s Square – 2008
Valley View 6-3 – 2010
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Network Continuity
(2004 TMP) p 6-5
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Most
Effective
Roadway
Additions
(2004 TMP)
p 5-14
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Recommendations of Most
Effective Combination of
Roadway Additions
including Alternatives for
new Roadway Links
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East Parkway
Alignment Plan
(2013) Alignment
Selection
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East Parkway Alignment Plan
(2013) Alignment Selection
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Alignments Considered
Increase traffic on 7th
S. Does not add value
to current system.
Affects more residents. Significant
terrain issues to the east.
Alignment Adopted
April 5, 2023
City-Owned
Right-of-Way
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Sunrise Dr. - Initial Concept
•2 lane roadway with stop control at 2nd E.
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Sunrise Dr. - Future Concept
•When traffic warrants, convert to 2 lane + turning lane
•This configuration matches design of roadway and bridge to north
Summary
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•Concept has been planned for more than 2 decades
•Sunrise Drive is most efficient means for traffic flow
•Reduces traffic conflicts and turning movements
•Right of Way has been established
Contact Us
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Keller Associates, Inc.
Jim Mullen, PE
Nathan Cleaver, PE
(208) 238-2146