Crews are building a 94 step staircase from the top of Peasley Street down to Ann Morrison Park to improve and provide a safer commute for pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Boise Parks and Recreation hopes to have the stairs completed by the end of the calendar year.
- Officials plan to start installing the stairs early this fall. So far, crews are filling concrete footings to anchor the future staircase.
( Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
Imagine being able to get from Ann Morrison Memorial Park to Peasley Street —the only thing is you’ll have to walk about 94 steps up.
I’m your Boise Bench Neighborhood reporter Jessica Davis at Ann Morrison Park where crews are making progress on a staircase designed to connect the Depot Bench area to Ann Morrison Park.
“We’re working on inspections and fabrications at this point, so we’re kind of neck deep in construction,” says Sara Arkle, Parks Resources Superintendent for City of Boise Parks and Recreation.
Construction to connect hikers and bikers on the Boise Bench to Ann Morrison Park — and the Greenbelt.