The New Rexburg Fall Activity Guide is now available! Check it out here: https://www.rexburg.org/o/parksrecreation/page/recreation-guide
The Carousel at Porter Park has new hours this week:
Monday thru Thursday it will be open from 4pm to 7pm
Saturday and Monday, 9/2, it will be open from 12pm to 7pm
Come take a final spin while you can this year! The final day for the Idaho Centennial Carousel's 2024 season will be Monday, September 2nd.
7:00am Friday Sewer Line UPDATE: Early this morning, our dedicated staff along with the crews of the contractor were able to locate and repair the broken section of sewer line. Rexburg Rapids and the splash pad at Porter Park will resume operations today with their normal hours. We thank everyone involved for their hard work and we thank the community for their patience and assistance. We hope you have a great weekend!
ATTENTION! Emergency Information... A major City sewer line was hit and damaged by the contractor working on the US 20 interchange project. ***Please limit indoor water use (toilets, sinks, laundry, showers, car washes, etc.) until further notice in all parts of the City while the contractor and City work to address the situation. Crews are actively on the scene to address the situation. We don't have a timeline at this moment, but we will keep you posted as we learn more.
***Water has not been contaminated, crews are working to restrict the flow of water.
ATTENTION! Emergency Information...
A major City sewer line was hit and damaged by the contractor working on the US 20 interchange project.
***For your safety, please limit indoor water use (toilets, sinks, laundry, showers, car washes, etc.) until further notice in all parts of the City while the contractor and City work to address the situation.
Crews are actively on the scene to address the situation. We don't have a timeline at this moment, but we will keep you posted as we learn more.
We have contacted the winner of our raffle...Congratulations, Annie!
Thank you to everyone who participated. Please share the news about this app with your local "village" to help us spread the word about this fantastic new resource!
Learn more about the app: https://www.rexburg.org/o/cor/page/app
Download Rexburg’s New App Today!
...Enter our Raffle in honor of Celebrate Youth!
To enter, search for “City of Rexburg” in your mobile app store. Download our FREE app! Open the app and click the “hamburger” menu in the lower left corner. Find and open the “Enter the Raffle” Form. Enter your phone, email & submit!
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As a city, we always say that Rexburg is unique in that our "sense of place" lies in the people who call it home. That is why we call Rexburg "America's Family Community." And while we feel that this community does a lot to come together on its own, we want to continue to build upon that aspect of our well-being.
So what does that mean to you? What defines a community? How do you think the City can help bring residents together? Share your thoughts with us as we work to continue to build the essence of Rexburg: You, our community.
Send us your thoughts on Engage Rexburg under the "Community Building" project.
https://engage.rexburg.org/en/projects/community-building
Hurry! The survey closes in just two weeks!
Join us for FOOTLOOSE: Youth Edition! 🎧🎭
Presented by Rexburg Cultural Arts' Youth Summer Theater Camp
THIS WEEKEND is your chance to experience this unforgettable production of music, dance, and laughter as these talented young performers bring this high-energy show to life!
Come cut loose and kick off your Sunday shoes with us!
There are only 3 performances of this amazing show over a 2-day period. Time will fly...don’t miss it! Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 2 & 7 pm! (Performances are about an hour each)
Find more information and get your tickets now by visiting our website's calendar or the events section of our new app!
The D.A.R.E Car Wash is happening now!
Today, July 24, from now until 7 pm this evening...come to the Tagg n Go on N 2nd E for your usual car wash and meanwhile support this wonderful organization!
Bring the fam, there will be fun for all after the car is shiny.
ATTENTION!
EXIT 333, Rexburg's Central Exit Closure Moved Up One Week!
UPDATE FROM ITD: US-20 Main Street Exit in Rexburg to fully close this Monday, 7/22/2024.
"REXBURG—The Main Street Exit for Rexburg on U.S. Highway 20 will fully close beginning next Monday. The closure at Exit 333 will allow the Idaho Transportation Department to efficiently construct a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) like the one now operating at University Boulevard (Exit 332). The closure is expected to last through the month of August.
All ramps at Exit 333, as well as Main Street between the ramps, will be closed to traffic and detoured to nearby interchanges. Through traffic on US-20 will be unaffected during construction.
Detours include Thornton (Exit 328), University Boulevard (Exit 332), and North Rexburg (Exit 337). A new permanent traffic signal will be in place and operating to aid the flow of traffic at the North Rexburg Exit prior to this closure. One-lane closures are in effect at the University Boulevard Exit while construction efforts continue there. ..."
Read the full press release from ITD here: https://itd.idaho.gov/.../us-20-main-street-exit-in.../
You can also check our Featured Construction page for details and updates. https://www.rexburg.org/.../featured-construction-updates
**ROAD CLOSURE: 2nd E from Main St to 1st S!**
We've been notified that a single-block closure on 2nd E that had been scheduled for Monday has been pushed up to tomorrow.
From our City Engineer: "The closure of 2nd E from Main St to 1st S will now start tomorrow morning. Crews will be replacing the sidewalk, curb and gutter, and sewer lines. They are anticipating paving to begin in about 4 weeks." The block will remain closed to through traffic for the duration of the project. Residents immediately affected should retain access as much as possible.
With this, we offer big sighs. 😪 We know this season of construction has been an especially difficult one. Throughout construction please remember to allow yourself plenty of extra travel time, be vigilant of workers on the roads, take deep breaths, and maybe save the heavy metal music for later on in the year. 😉
☯️Stay Safe and Stay Sane Rexburg! Thank you for bearing with us this summer.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION / CLOSURE ALERT!
Beginning tomorrow, 7/10, Barney Dairy Road from 3rd E to 16th and segments of North Hill Rd will be closed for a resurfacing & utilities project.
UPDATE: Access will not be available on Barney Dairy Road while it is closed. All homes that have driveways on North Hill Road will be granted access. Residents with neighboring subdivision access to North Hill Road should plan to use the South end of the subdivision for access during the first phase of construction.
**Detour signs have been posted**
Beginning next Monday, 7/15, work will move over to 4th E and progress back to North Hill Road for 3 more days of construction.
For more specific details, please see our Featured Construction page.
**Please note that timelines for project completions are, as always, tentative to allow for variables and unforeseen circumstances.
We received an update today from ITD about the Rexburg Interchange projects:
- ITD is expecting the south exit to be open by the morning of next Wednesday, July 3, barring any unforeseen challenges.
- The traffic signal that will direct the diverging diamond flow of traffic at this new interchange is being commissioned tomorrow.
- Paving is ongoing as they are laying the first “lift” of pavement and a second lift of pavement will still need to be completed after the exit is reopened.
- As such, construction will be ongoing and occassional lane closures will still need to happen around the Exit 332 interchange throughout the rest of the summer. One lane of traffic in each direction will stay open even during these times.
Rexburg, that means learning to drive a DDI is imminent! Signs will be posted at the interchange, but we strongly advocate for familiarizing yourself with them in advance! You can watch ITD's informational video about these types of interchanges here: https://youtu.be/bzYXxqgl-Og
As expected, Exit 333 will close later on this summer, with traffic redirected to Exit 332 or 337. This closure is tentatively planned for July 29, and will continue through August 30, to be reopened in advance of Labor Day. These dates are not firmed up yet, and changes may very well come
Join Rexburg Cultural Arts this Monday at 7:00 pm at the Madison High School Performing Arts Center as we celebrate the Red, White, and Blue! Our annual patriotic program offers the community an opportunity to join along in song to share our unifying American spirit! This fun annual program is one tradition you'll definitely want to be a part of! See you there!
Hey Rexburg! The parade is coming up next Thursday! As this comes up every year, we want to remind you that personal property can't be placed on the sidewalk or public spaces (like parks or grass strips) anywhere in the city (per 9.01.020, Obstructing Streets And Sidewalks - Prohibited).
**Chairs or other property placed along the parade route on public property before 6:00 pm the night before the event will be picked up and taken to the City's Parks Maintenance Shop (near Rexburg Rapids).
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!!HEAVY TRAFFIC ALERT!! Rexburg, we know how much you're loving the traffic delays these days, so we thought we'd let you know...
This Saturday from Noon and beyond we expect HEAVY TRAFFIC CONGESTION in the area of Main Street and Pioneer/Airway Blvd.
We're so excited for our airshow event on Saturday and we are expecting a large crowd! As with any event, this brings a lot of traffic!
Rexburg Police Department will be diverting traffic on Main Street between 5th W to 12th W from Noon and beyond (until the airshow traffic has cleared the area). Traffic exiting Highway 20 on the central exit will be diverted away from the center of town and towards Valley Wide.
If you are not planning to attend the air show and if at all possible, PLEASE AVOID THE AREA during these times to help minimize traffic and assist with the flow as much as possible.
Thank you for your continued patience and thank you to everyone who has worked together for the event on Saturday!
Again, we're so excited for the Air Show...we hope it's a huge success! (and we're jealous of the residents who will be able to see it from home!) ;)
!! HWY 20 SOUTH EXIT CLOSURE NOTICE !!
Rexburg's South Highway 20 Exit (332) will be closed starting tomorrow, 5/29/2024, and will remain closed for approximately one month! Be sure to plan alternative routes. See Detour Map here for options. Please spread the word and plan accordingly!
The City is looking for ways to support and build up the community!
We've shared some broad ideas that we hope to develop further with your help. Head over to our project on Engage Rexburg to help those ideas flourish!
https://engage.rexburg.org/en/projects/community-building
And don't forget to share this project with your peers so we can hear from as many voices as possible!
