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Highway 16 Extension Key to Valley Growth | Boise News
Traffic in the Treasure Valley is skyrocketing, with I-84 commutes projected to grow by 30% by 2055. To tackle this, Idaho’s transportation department is prioritizing a major Highway 16 extension south of I-84 — the most complex but critical project to date. While other options like a southern beltway were considered, the focus now is on connecting fast-growing areas like South Meridian and Nampa. Despite budget constraints, $2 million has been allocated for the alignment study, with federal grants and public-private partnerships in the works. The goal? Not zero traffic, but roads built to…
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