Costco in Eagle Sparks Traffic Fears | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 2m

A proposed Costco in Eagle, Idaho, is sparking fierce backlash from locals worried it will turn a busy intersection into a traffic nightmare, disrupt daily life, and strip away the town’s small-town charm. With projections of nearly 7,000 weekday trips and over 8,000 on weekends — including up to 1,000 cars per hour — residents fear being “landlocked” and losing their quality of life. They’re also pushing back against the idea of turning Eagle into another generic suburban sprawl. While state agencies are open to collaborating on traffic solutions, they’re waiting for the city to finalize its…