STAR – All lanes at the State Highway 16 and State Highway 44 intersection have reopened following an overnight traffic shift. Thunderstorms in the area left the roadway too wet for striping to adhere to the pavement, delaying the reopening originally planned for 5 a.m. Crews completed the necessary work this morning and reopened all lanes to traffic.
With the traffic shift complete, motorists can expect:
- Northbound and southbound SH-16 traffic to run on the new on and off ramps.
- The SH-16 and SH-44 intersection to be shifted east to line up with the new ramps.
The SH-16 and SH-44 Interchange will provide access from SH-44 to SH-16, while allowing SH-16 to flow freely over SH-44. This interchange is part of the long-term vision for SH-16 and will be finished next year. When complete, SH-16 will be a limited-access freeway between I-84 and SH-44. Motorists will use interchanges to enter or exit the highway at I-84, Franklin Road, Ustick Road, US-20/26 and SH-44.
Watch a video for more details on the traffic shift: https://youtu.be/Bc24YgGqrek
Motorists are encouraged to text HIGHWAY16 to 1-866-483-8422 for email or text alerts. For maps and details about the project, please visit itd.idaho.gov/project/sh16construction.
Drivers are encouraged to plan extra time when traveling through the area and check 511.idaho.gov or the 511 mobile app for the latest updates on restrictions and delays.