Eagle Road Gets Smart Speed Limits | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 2m

Eagle Road in Meridian is getting a smart new safety upgrade: variable speed limits that drop to 45 mph during rush hour to keep traffic flowing safely. Starting August 17, drivers will see dynamic signs between Franklin Road and Chinden Boulevard during peak times—7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.—with speeds returning to 55 mph outside those windows. This pilot program, one of the first of its kind on a signalized urban highway in the U.S., aims to reduce crashes by smoothing out speed differences in congested lanes. After a few weeks of testing and sign removal, the system will run for…