US-2 construction begins May 30
By Reader Staff
Construction will begin Tuesday, May 30 to widen U.S. Highway 2 south of its interchange with U.S. Highway 95 in Sandpoint. Crews will build another lane for …
By Reader Staff
Construction will begin Tuesday, May 30 to widen U.S. Highway 2 south of its interchange with U.S. Highway 95 in Sandpoint. Crews will build another lane for …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Drive through downtown Sandpoint on First Avenue and you’ll see signs of life returning as the phases of Gov. Brad Little’s “Idaho Rebounds” coronavirus reopening …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Phase II of the city of Sandpoint’s long-term plan for a range of downtown construction projects is nearing its kickoff, with contractor Sonray Enterprises planning …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Heavy construction machinery made its way to Cedar Street this week as the sewer lateral replacement progressed in downtown Sandpoint.
First Avenue was closed this …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Despite rain postponing work, the Cedar Street construction project is nearing its final phases with paving this week.
Cedar Street closed to motorists from 6 …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Summer might be drawing to a close, but there are still a few months left in the construction season before the snow flies.
Perhaps the …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
For newly-hired Sandpoint Public Works Director Amanda Wilson, the appeal of working in a small city is all about having a long-term impact.
Having honed …
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