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Jefferson County commissioners press ITD for immediate traffic fixes on Highway 48
Summary
At a Jefferson County commissioners meeting, local officials pressed Idaho Transportation Department staff for near-term safety measures on Highway 48—temporary signals, lower speed limits and variable signs—while asking for a 10-year corridor plan to address long-term interchange needs amid rapid housing and school growth.
At a Jefferson County commissioners meeting, Commissioner Scott Hancock pressed Idaho Transportation Department officials to act quickly to reduce congestion and safety risks on Highway 48, saying traffic often backs up for blocks and that residents face dangerous turns and driveway conflicts.
“We have that happening,” Hancock said, describing backups and asking for near-term fixes that could be implemented faster than multi-year construction projects. County officials asked ITD to consider temporary portable stoplights, variable speed signage near schools and a reduced speed limit through areas with homes, businesses, a cemetery and a church.
The request followed presentations and local data that county officials…
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