Nampa City Council Set to Take Up Two Major Construction Projects Totaling Nearly $2 Million
The Nampa City Council is scheduled to consider action on two significant infrastructure expenditures at its upcoming meeting — a combined right-of-way acquisition effort tied to road safety improvements and a waterline replacement project — with the two items together approaching $2 million in authorized spending.
Road Safety and Intersection Projects on the Agenda
Among the highest-profile items before the council is a proposal to authorize the purchase of property rights needed to move forward with improvements at the North Can Ada Road and Ustick Road intersection, along with related work on the Garrity Traffic and Safety Improvements project. Combined funding for the 19 affected parcels involved in both efforts is capped at $1,116,704.92, an amount the city included in its fiscal year 2026 budget.
City documents describe a clear rationale for the Can Ada Road and Ustick Road work. Once State Highway 16 construction wraps up, traffic volumes on Ustick Road are expected to climb substantially. A signalized intersection at that location would be required to handle the increased load safely. The property acquisition at the Can Ada and Ustick site involves a full purchase of the affected parcel, along with administrative settlement costs and relocation assistance for the current property owner.
The Garrity Boulevard improvements are driven by separate but related concerns. That stretch near Interstate 84 already sees heavy congestion, and city documents note several layout features that limit capacity and contribute to crash risk. The planned improvements focus on the cluster of intersections near the WinCo block and the eastbound I-84 off-ramp, with changes intended to increase traffic flow and reduce collisions. Eighteen parcels are identified as impacted by the Garrity corridor work.
Waterline Replacement Moves Forward After Competitive Bidding
A second action item calls on the council to approve a construction contract with Morello Construction LLC for the city’s Annual Waterline Replacement Project, at a cost of $812,863. The Nampa City Council would authorize the council president to sign the agreement if the item is approved.
The scope of the waterline work covers a stretch of East Florida Avenue running roughly four-tenths of a mile between 12th Avenue Road and South Holly Street. Additional segments branch south from East Florida Avenue at South Maple, South Locust, and South Juniper streets, and one segment runs north from the East Florida Avenue and South Locust Street intersection. Both the north and south branch segments extend approximately 400 feet each.
City documents describe the project as a Priority 1 item identified in Nampa’s Water Master Plan. The work is intended to replace and upgrade aging pipeline infrastructure while also improving fire flow capacity in the affected neighborhoods — a dual benefit for both daily utility service and emergency response capability.
The city received eight competitive bids for the waterline project, which were opened on May 18. Morello Construction submitted the lowest responsive bid at $812,863, earning the council’s recommendation for contract award.
Impact on Canyon County Residents
For Nampa families and businesses, both projects represent meaningful investments in the city’s aging and growing infrastructure. The intersection improvements along Garrity and at Can Ada and Ustick directly address safety concerns in high-traffic corridors that many residents travel daily. The waterline replacement protects neighborhoods from the risks that come with deteriorating underground pipes, including potential service interruptions and reduced fire suppression capacity.
As Nampa continues to grow — driven in part by the broader Treasure Valley population surge — proactive infrastructure investment becomes an increasingly pressing priority for city leaders. The Nampa City Council has recently navigated other consequential decisions, including questions surrounding mayoral leadership, underscoring the significance of sound governance during a period of rapid expansion.
What Comes Next
Both items are listed as action items on the council’s agenda, meaning members are expected to cast votes rather than simply receive information. If approved, the right-of-way acquisitions and the waterline construction contract would move forward under the authority granted by the fiscal year 2026 budget. Residents interested in the details of either project can review the full agenda and supporting documents through the City of Nampa’s official website. For broader coverage of Idaho infrastructure and local government news, visit Idaho News.