ITD and Keller Associates present US‑91 corridor study citing safety risks, long lead time for fixes
Idaho Transportation Department and Keller Associates told the Preston City Council a US‑91 corridor study found 151 crashes from 2020–2024 (two fatalities) and recommended safety measures; major upgrades would be programmed seven years out, though targeted signal and signage changes could be done sooner.
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The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and Keller Associates presented the completed US‑91 corridor study, covering the highway from the Utah state line to north of Preston city limits. Nathan Cleaver of Keller Associates and Chris Pearsall of ITD summarized five years of crash data (2020–2024) showing 151 crashes, two fatalities and seven serious injuries. Cleaver said turning and angle movements accounted for roughly half of collisions and that wild‑animal strikes represented another notable share.
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