Skip to content
MyCounty.news

News · Roads and transit · Ada County · Idaho

Final two-lane highway stretch in Idaho city set for widening

The last two-lane section of a highway in a fast-growing Idaho city is slated for widening.

Ada County Idaho DeskSeptember 13, 2026
Final two-lane highway stretch in Idaho city set for widening

Key takeaways

  • The final two-lane highway stretch is planned for widening.
  • The project is tied to a fast-growing Idaho city.
  • The number of added lanes and construction schedule are not identified.
  • The Idaho Statesman reported the development.

The project

The last remaining two-lane stretch of a highway in a fast-growing Idaho city is set to be widened. The change would address the highway’s current two-lane configuration on that section.

The Idaho Statesman reported the development in a story linked here.

What widening means

A widened highway would replace the existing two-lane arrangement on the final section. The announcement identifies the road change but does not specify the number of added lanes, the limits of the work or whether the project includes intersections, sidewalks or other transportation features.

Next steps

The timing of construction, the project’s cost and the public agency responsible for the work have not been identified. Those details will determine when drivers, nearby residents and businesses would see changes.

For now, the key decision is that the remaining two-lane section is planned for widening as growth continues in the Idaho city.

What to watch

  • The agency responsible for approving or building the project.
  • The project’s final design and lane count.
  • Construction timing and any effects on traffic.
  • The announced cost and funding plan.

Was this useful?

Related stories