Transportation

Building the foundation for Idaho 16 extension

A rendering shows Idaho 16 crossing the river.

In about two years, west Ada County motorists will have a fourth option for crossing the Boise River when a new Idaho 16 bridge joins Star, Linder and Eagle roads as the only north-south routes with river crossings.

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TRANSPORTATION

Valley Regional Transit donates handicapped-accessible bus to Parma Senior Center

The Parma Senior Center is getting some new wheels.

26 days ago
TRANSPORTATION

ITD to start construction on new Boise River bridge next month

The Idaho Transportation Department will start construction next month on the first phase of connecting State Street/Idaho 44 and Chinden Boulevard/U.S. 20/26 via a high-speed four-lane expressway with a new bridge over the Boise River.

45 days ago
TRANSPORTATION

ValleyRide adds three new Canyon County bus routes

Three new ValleyRide bus routes scheduled to begin next week in Canyon County will provide service to key social service agencies in Caldwell and offer first-time transit service to four cities in the western part of the county. All three routes will provide service between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Each...

73 days ago
TRANSPORTATION

Idaho 21's High Bridge finally will re-open to two-way traffic

The improved span over Lucky Peak will be easier to cross starting Feb. 29.

94 days ago
BOISE, GARDEN CITY, MOUNTAIN HOME

Frontier Airlines will no longer fly in and out of Boise Airport, at least for now

When Frontier Airlines first suspended its service from Boise to Denver in the winter of 2010, it was because of a seasonal lack of passengers. Twice-daily service for Frontier between Boise and Denver resumed by summer 2011.

95 days ago
TRANSPORTATION

Valley Ride cuts a little-used Caldwell route but will replace it with new services

Valley Ride announced Wednesday it will discontinue its little-used Caldwell Route 55 after this week and replace it will a revamped service next month.

102 days ago
TRANSPORTATION

Ada County Highway District is tapping old technology and new for smarter roads

ACHD has a slew of projects in the works including “smart signals” and a roundabout. Read transportation news Get news from Boise, Garden City and Mountain Home Get news from Meridian, Eagle, Kuna and Star

111 days ago
TRANSPORTATION

One northbound lane of Idaho 21 will be closed Tuesday at Diversion Dam east of Boise

An inspection of the bridge at Diversion Dam will be done Tuesday, and that is going to shut down one northbound lane of the highway, according to the Idaho Transportation Department.

132 days ago
TRANSPORTATION

Ada County Highway District marks 40 pothole-free years

Forty years ago Ada County voters approved creating the Ada County Highway District because they were tired of potholes and bad roads.

134 days ago
IDAHO LEGISLATURE

Southern Idaho chambers urge lawmakers to support new Meridian interchange

Treasure Valley chambers of commerce called on lawmakers Tuesday to use federal highway dollars as leverage to bond money for bridge improvements across the state, including replacing the I-84 interchange at Meridian Road.

160 days ago