ITD - Idaho 16 , Floating Feather Road Intersection

Idaho 16 , Floating Feather Road Intersection

Project Facts

Key Number: 09483
Project Number: STP-3330(106)

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) proposes to increase motorist safety by providing left turn bays for north- and south-bound traffic on Idaho 16.

Project Background

Idaho 16, between Emmett and the junction of Idaho 44, is an important corridor that connects Gem and Ada counties. The once rural area is changing from farms and orchards to subdivisions and businesses. Increased traffic is creating safety and congestion concerns.

Project Description

ITD incorporated a left turn bay on Idaho 16 at the intersection. A 10-foot box culvert exists within the projects limits and was extended on both sides of Idaho 16 to allow for the lane addition.

Traffic Impacts

For the first several months of the project, there was a shoulder closure, and the speed limit was reduced to 35 mph. Then from about April through early summer, a lane closure was required and flaggers were on hand.

Project Update

No additional right-of-way was needed to accommodate the left turn bays.

Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related regulations and directives. ITD assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any ITD service, program, or activity. The department also assures that every effort will be made to prevent discrimination through the impacts of its programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations. In addition, the department will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency.