Boone County officials debate fixes for dangerous Caledonia Road–Orth Road intersection

Feb 6, 2026

County engineers presented crash data showing rising severe collisions at Caledonia Road and Orth Road and outlined countermeasures from immediate, low-cost changes to a long-term roundabout; the board directed staff to return with a recommended plan.

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County Highway Engineer Justin Crone urged the Boone County Committee of the Whole on Feb. 5 to treat the Caledonia Road–Orth Road intersection as a high-priority safety project after a recent string of serious crashes.

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