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Buhl Highway District
Established November 1912
The Buhl Highway District is one of four highway districts serving Twin Falls County, Idaho. Each district is a political subdivision of the State of Idaho and a special-purpose district, independent of the state, city, or county governments. The authority and responsibilities of highway districts are outlined in Idaho Code Title 40, Chapter 13.
The Buhl Highway District is responsible for maintaining approximately 267 miles of rural roadways, including bridges, culverts, and associated signage within its boundaries. The District does not have jurisdiction over roads within the City of Buhl or the City of Castleford.
The District is divided into three sub-districts, each represented by an elected Commissioner. The District employs eight staff members dedicated to maintaining and improving the rural road network.
Our Mission
The mission of the Buhl Highway District is to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation for the community and all road users. We are committed to:
Maintaining and improving rural roads through strategic planning, construction, and regular maintenance.
Serving the community with transparency, efficiency, and dedication.
Ensuring that all users benefit from safe and reliable transportation infrastructure.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BUHL HIGHWAY DISTRICT
REQUEST TO VACATE AND ABANDON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Buhl Highway District will hold a public hearing, in accordance with the provisions of Idaho Code ยง 40-203, to consider the vacation and abandonment of the following public right-of-way:
All of Sand Hill Road, also known as Chessmore Drive, is located within Clear Lakes Estates, in Section 1, Township 9 South, Range 14 East of the Boise Meridian, Twin Falls County, State of Idaho.
The public hearing will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at the Buhl Highway District Office, 1500 West Main Street, Buhl, Idaho. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and evidence regarding the petition to vacate and abandon the above-described public right-of-way. All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and will be given an opportunity to testify and present evidence.
Written comments may be submitted to the Buhl Highway District and must be received no later than March 16, 2026, to be included in the record. Written comments received prior to the hearing will be read into the record by the Chairman.
For additional information regarding this matter, please contact the Buhl Highway District, 1500 West Main Street, P.O. Box 386, Buhl, Idaho 83316, or call (208) 543-4298. Any person needing special accommodation to participate in the above-noticed hearing should contact the Buhl Highway District office at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing.