Construction to widen SH-44 in Star begins in this month

STAR - The Idaho Transportation Department will begin construction this fall on State Highway 44 between State Highway 16 and Star Road.

The project will widen SH-44 to five lanes and improve pedestrian pathways on the south side of the highway. This is the final section of SH-44 in the area to be widened and will connect to the ongoing construction of the SH-16 and SH-44 interchange.

Initial construction activities will begin this month, with most work starting next spring. Construction is expected to be completed by late 2027.

Community members can stop by an information booth Thursday, Oct. 22, to learn more about the project, what to expect during construction and how to stay informed.

Information booth details:

Thursday, Oct. 22
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Liberty Hall
960 S. Main St., Star

Project details are also available online at itd.idaho.gov/project/44widening.

Drivers and community members can stay informed in the following ways:

Text 44WIDENING to 1-866-483-8422 to opt in to text alerts.

Email [email protected] to opt in to email updates.

Call 208-261-2443 with questions.