Idaho Transportation Department

07/14/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/14/2025 16:29

Community invited to view future SH-16/44 Interchange plans Thursday




7/14/2025

John Tomlinson
ITD Communication Manager
208-501-5671
john.tomlinson@itd.idaho.gov

Community invited to view future SH-16/44 Interchange plans Thursday

STAR - The Idaho Transportation Department invites community members to learn about the future State Highway 16 and State Highway 44 Interchange at a public meeting Thursday evening. Construction will begin this summer to replace the current intersection with a new interchange design that includes ramps to help drivers get on and off the highway more safely and easily.

Community members may participate in person Thursday, or online July 17-31, to learn about anticipated traffic impacts and how to stay informed during construction.

  • In-person meeting: July 17, 2025 | Drop in anytime between 4-6 p.m. at Eagle Christian Church at 100 S Short Rd, Eagle, ID.
  • Online:July 17-31 at itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/sh16corridor

"The new interchange at SH-16 and SH-44 will address growing traffic demands in the Treasure Valley," Project Manager Styles Salek said. "This interchange will also help reduce congestion along West State Street [SH-44], a heavily traveled route for commuters and travelers alike."

The interchange is part of ITD's long-term vision for State Highway 16. The first phase of highway improvements, that included highway widening, were completed in 2014 between US-20/26 and SH-44.

Funding for this project comes from the Idaho Transportation Expansion and Congestion Mitigation bonding program. The program allows ITD to accelerate project timelines to address rapid growth and build critical infrastructure today that would otherwise take many years to complete.

Stay informed by signing up for email and text alerts regarding project updates. Text HIGHWAY16 to 1-866-483-8422 or visit itdprojects.org/sh16corridor.For questions, contact the project team at (208) 334-8008. Maps and other details can also be found on the project website.

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