Overview
The SH-53 Corridor Improvement Project is a multi-phase initiative aimed at enhancing safety and traffic flow along State Highway 53 between the Washington state line and Rathdrum.
Spanning from 2022 to 2030, the corridor improvement initiative includes widening the highway, adding a continuous center turn lane, and constructing right turn lanes at select intersections based on crash data and traffic analysis.
Key phases of the overall corridor improvements include the early start of the Pleasant View interchange—originally scheduled for 2028 but advanced to 2024 due to grant funding—with completion expected in 2026. Together, these corridor improvements represent an investment of over $60 million between now and 2030 to support safer and more efficient travel through the region.
Construction expected in 2030
Improving the section of SH-53 between the Washington state line to Hauser is expected to begin construction in 2030.
Contact the project team
For questions or comments about this project, please contact the project team at info@sh53corridor.com or (208) 772-1200.
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