Our ‘In the Spotlight’ reports on Boise-area transportation problems, solutions
By David Staats
dstaats@idahostatesman.com
Old farm roads are now filled with cars carrying the residents of new subdivisions. Widening Interstate 84 made room for more cars, but the freeway has filled up yet again.
What to do?
In a series of news updates and exclusive, in-depth stories, the Idaho Statesman turns a spotlight onto the problems of traffic and transportation as the Boise area’s population keeps growing. Scroll through our stories below.
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A new I-84 interchange is taking shape near Boise. Here are the latest closures
January 21, 2026 3:49 PM
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January 22, 2026 4:00 AM
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December 5, 2025 10:56 AM
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Drive or walk on super-busy Eagle Road? Be aware of these upcoming closures
November 28, 2025 4:00 AM
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Major north-south road near Boise is being widened. Will it affect your commute?
November 14, 2025 4:00 AM
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‘Unacceptable’: Builders say big boost in ACHD fees could price out homebuyers
November 10, 2025 4:00 AM
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More construction, closures on Idaho 16 near Boise. This round will be ‘noisy’
November 4, 2025 9:29 AM
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North Ada County is getting a new $55M interchange. What it’ll cost drivers
September 29, 2025 3:59 PM
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No traffic study. School-crowding worries. Meridian OKs another big Ten Mile development
October 9, 2024 8:51 AM
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Ada Highway District weighs huge fee increase to raise $1.6B. Here’s who would pay
October 1, 2025 2:48 PM
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Could high-speed beltways one day encircle the Boise area? ITD wants to know
October 3, 2025 4:00 AM
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ITD spent nearly $500M on new Boise-area freeway. New plans could double that
September 29, 2025 4:00 AM
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Commuter rail in Boise? Really? Treasure Valley transit leaders keep dreaming
August 22, 2025 4:00 AM
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Idaho 55 traffic is worse than ever. Everyone struggles with how to handle it
September 26, 2025 4:00 AM
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Changes are coming to Idaho’s busiest non-Interstate highway. What to expect
August 11, 2025 1:20 PM
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Buckle up, Boise: Traffic pain on the freeway keeps growing. What we know
August 13, 2025 4:00 AM
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Update: ITD announces more closures at this busy Meridian interchange
July 23, 2025 4:00 AM
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Is fast-growing Meridian still job-centric Boise’s bedroom? Data show big change
July 14, 2025 4:00 AM
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Boise area’s 1st new freeway in 40+ years is almost here. What’s changing
April 28, 2025 1:50 PM
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5 miles of a busy Meridian road may be widened — again — as traffic keeps rising
April 7, 2025 6:05 PM
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Meridian coughed up millions and waited years. It’s finally getting this I-84 overpass
March 27, 2025 4:00 AM
This story was originally published August 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM.
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