Idaho 55: Pear Lane to Middleton Road
ITD is working toward improving Idaho 55 from Pear Lane to Middleton Road.
This project will achieve environmental clearance and the preliminary design of safety and capacity improvements on Idaho Highway 55 from Pear Lane to Middleton Road in Canyon County.
ITD está trabajando en mejorar Idaho 55 de Pear Lane hasta Middleton Road. Para pedir información en español, contacte (208) 334-8002.
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Designing for current and future needs
Following supportive community feedback, ITD is pursuing a comprehensive plan for improvements to this corridor. Key elements include:
- Innovative intersection designs
- Additional travel lanes and turn bays
- Managed access
You can view the details, as presented to the public in February 2021 by clicking the link below.
ITD's ID-55 Recommended Plan
Idaho 55 in Canyon County
Idaho 55 is a primary transportation and freight corridor through Idaho.
The area around the highway in Canyon County is growing rapidly, causing traffic volumes to increase beyond what Idaho 55 was designed to handle. In many areas, the highway has not been widened since it was constructed in the 1930s.
The goal of this study is to meet mobility, safety and capacity needs on this corridor from now until 2045.
What this study includes
This project began in the summer of 2019 and is expected to last for two years. It includes:
- Completing a traffic and safety analysis.
- Gathering input from agencies, municipalities and members of the public who have a stake in Idaho 55.
- Developing plans for managing access on and off Idaho 55.
- Completing an environmental evaluation.
- Developing preliminary design plans for future projects.
ITD will follow the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process throughout this project. The NEPA process is required for ITD to use federal funding for future projects on Idaho 55.
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Updates
Spring 2021: Submit recommendation for environmental clearance and design approval.
Early 2021: ITD hosted a public design review from Jan. 21-Feb. 10, 2021.
December 2019: ITD hosts community working group to gather input about issues and concerns regarding Idaho 55.
Fall 2019: ITD launches the Idaho 55, Pear Lane to Middleton Road study to build upon previous work on this corridor.
2013: ITD completed a multi-year study of the entire Idaho 55 corridor in Idaho. The study identified a need for more extensive improvements between Pear Lane and Middleton Road.
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