SH-44 Star to State

From Star Road to West State Street, ITD will:

• Complete an environmental analysis of how the design concepts would affect noise, air quality and other environmental factors along the corridor.
• Forecast traffic projections through 2045.
• Develop concept designs for high-capacity intersections, travel lanes and any necessary shifts of the roadway.

Long-term plans

ITD is evaluating the following improvements:

• Widening SH-44 to five lanes between Star Road and SH-16
• Providing a shared use pathway to the south side of SH-44 between North Taurus Way and West State Street
• Adding intermittent raised medians
• Adding high-capacity intersections at Linder Road and Palmer Lane

Funding

ITD anticipates construction could begin in 2029 or sooner if funding becomes available.

Some improvements, like widening SH-44 between SH-16 and Linder Rd., have already been constructed in this area.

Community Involvement

Community involvement is important to the Idaho Transportation Department and to the success of this project. ITD has met with the community many times throughout the environmental process. In summer 2024, ITD held a public meeting to share the final proposed improvement plans for the project and is working to finalize the environmental analysis.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 public meeting! To view information presented during the meeting, visit our online site here. Or check out the video to learn about the feedback we’ve received from the community and the next steps.

Timeline

The project began in 2019 and could go to construction in 2028.

Contact the project team

If you have questions or comments about this project, please contact the project team at info@44corridor.com or (208) 398-3361.