Through Community Project Funding, I was able to secure crucial federal dollars for 14 projects across Idaho's 2nd Congressional District, including for the City of Ammon and for Custer County.
In Ammon, the $5,830,400 secured for this project will be used to widen 1st Street to five lanes, with two lanes in each direction and a center two-way turn lane. A curb, gutter, and sidewalk will be added along the entire section from Hitt (25th) to Ammon (35th). Sand Creek bridge will also be widened to five lanes and will include sidewalks. This section of 1st Street is already operating above its volume-to-capacity ratio and is in failing condition.
Reconstructing this principal arterial is vital to the economic development and quality of life for the region. I am proud to support my district in securing funds for this project that will serve the growing community for years to come.
“What could be more important to Idaho than the safety of our children? With several schools and the addition of hundreds of apartments along this busy road, sidewalks are an absolute necessity for the safety of our families and children,” said Representative Wendy Horman, Idaho House Appropriations Chair. “Over the years, residents have contacted me asking for solutions to this serious problem, and I am so relieved that funds have been allocated for this project. Thank you, Congressman Simpson, for your commitment to Idaho families!”
“Well-supported law enforcement personnel, well-maintained roads and bridges, and responsibly built schools and civic facilities all play a vital role in creating safe Idaho communities. All that is critical for Idaho’s fantastic families,” said Representative Josh Wheeler, Idaho House of Representatives. “I want to thank Congressman Simpson and his team for recognizing the importance of these types of projects, which help promote safe communities. The efforts made to deliver needed infrastructure funds to the 1st Street expansion in Ammon will bear positive fruit now and in the future.”
“I want to express my sincere gratitude to Congressman Simpson for helping get funds moving toward critical infrastructure projects like the 1st Street expansion in Ammon,” said Senator Mark Harris, Idaho Senate. “Local leaders have been working for years to have the needed funds for this work, and it is encouraging to see such support from our national leaders combined with those efforts for success. Thanks to Congressman Simpson’s team for their ongoing communication and efforts regarding this project.”
In Custer County, the $600,000 in funding will be used to construct a new court annex building in Custer County, Idaho. The current court building in Custer County is non-ADA compliant, is ageing, and has degraded as a result of two major earthquakes in the region. The funding will go towards the construction of a new building that will house the courtroom, judge's chambers, jury room, three court clerk offices, all required bathrooms, and two evidence vaults.
I’m pleased to support this project which will provide critical structural and accessibility updates to provide both the space needed to operate this essential government facility and access for all the citizens it serves.
“The residents of Custer County know we need to build a jail and update our courthouse, but can’t afford the tax increase it would take,” said County Commissioner Wayne Butts. “Our county is 97% state and federal land, and we appreciate Congressman Simpson fighting to bring our federal tax dollars back home for this project. No one likes the spending happening in Washington, but I am grateful Mike secured this funding and didn’t let it go to California or New York.”