The massive undertaking of connecting Highway 16 is currently in progress. As Franklin Road between Star Road and McDermott Road closes for a few days, we check in on the project’s progress.
- ITD says the Highway 16 project is slightly behind due to some utility delays that occurred last year.
- Franklin Road between Star and McDermott Roads is closed to traffic this Monday and Tuesday while crews install overhead structures to support traffic lights and signage at the future junction.
- The mainline part of the expansion project is expected to be completed between 2025 and 2026 and the Chinden interchange is anticipated to be completed after 2026.
( Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
It’s a massive undertaking to keep up with Treasure Valley’s growth. With more residents and drivers, the Idaho Transportation Department is working on a long-term plan to extend State Highway 16 south through Ada and Canyon Counties prompting road closures this week in Nampa.
“The south portion of 16 is a little bit behind schedule,” ITD Resident Engineer Jeff Ryan says, “based on some utility delays last year but it’s progressing really well.”…