ITD considering improvements within Rathdrum Prairie

The Idaho Transportation Department is conducting a study to evaluate the state highway and local roadway system within the Rathdrum Prairie. The goal is to come up with options to reduce congestion, enhance connectivity and improve mobility in the region.

ITD held public meetings in Rathdrum and Hayden on Tuesday and Wednesday. An online version of Wednesday's meeting will be available from today through July 12 at itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/rathdrum-prairie-pel.

According to ITD, the study is evaluating the state highway and local roadway system from the Washington/Idaho state line to the west, State Highway 53 to the north, Government Way to the east, and Interstate 90 to the south. 

"On the heels of last year’s initial public meeting, community input was collected and helped to shape a range of potential high-level options to optimize existing corridors and develop new routes," a press release said.