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BANKS â The Idaho Transportation Departmentâs Southwest Idaho Office will double the number of days flagging will be conducted at the intersection of Idaho Highway 55 and the Banks-Lowman Road, which can see significant congestion during summer Sundays. The Department will deploy flaggers on the six weekends this summer anticipated to have the highest number of travelers at the intersection. Historically, flaggers were deployed for the three summer holidays, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. Using historical data and partnering with local event organizers, ITD is changing which days flaggers will mobilize in order to target the busiest days. The current schedule for flagging is: ....
UpdatedWed, May 26, 2021 at 11:48 am MT Reply Boise residents looking towards the mountains for the weekend should expect to see barrels and flashing caution lights. (Shutterstock / leungchopan) BOISE, ID The long weekend is almost upon us and getting out of the capital city towards the mountains is on the mind of many. Those looking to leave Boise for a few days should be warned construction on Highway 55 may make the drive a bit longer. Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. You can also download our free Patch mobile app on Android or iPhone. ....
The notoriously-congested Boise County intersection will have flaggers directing traffic six weekends this summer. Author: KTVB Staff Updated: 4:53 PM MDT May 25, 2021 BANKS, Idaho Note: The video at the top of this article is from a 2019 story on issues of congestion at the intersection. The Idaho Transportation Department will double the number of days flaggers will be deployed at a notoriously congested Boise County intersection this summer. The intersection of Idaho 55 and the Banks to Lowman Road has long been the site of collisions and extended traffic backups. Particularly on summer weekends, drivers attempting to turn left from the Banks-Lowman Road onto Idaho 55 towards Boise have a very difficult time finding a gap in highway traffic. ....