Meridian business owner weighs in on Eagle Road turn closures

Meridian, Idaho Three major locations along Eagle Road, north of I-84, will no longer have unprotected turns. Neighbors concur, and local police and transportation officials tell Idaho News 6 they hope the modifications increase safety on Idaho’s busiest route.

WATCH: Meridian business owner comments on the closure of Eagle Road turns

It’s quite frightening. Meridian resident Lori Aulbach, who has direct knowledge of the dangers on Eagle Road, stated, “My daughter was struck by someone who was running a red light right here at Eagle and Ustick.”

Just south of the Ustick crossroads, across from an unprotected U-turn that has since been closed, is Millie Grace, a women’s fashion boutique owned by Aulbach. Just a few feet from the bustling road, her store has been here for seven years.

Well, I hope it helps with less accidents. We hear tires screech because people are consistently running red lights, said Aulbach.

RELATED: Eagle Road will soon have lane limits and left turn closures.

These proposals have been in the works for months at the Idaho Transportation Department. ITD has now formally closed following the receipt of stakeholder input, public feedback, and traffic safety data:

• A two-way left turn between Island Woods Drive and the Boise River.
• Northbound left at Baldcypress St.
• Southbound U-turn at Bourbon St.
  

ITD and Meridian Police are working to reduce traffic during rush hour. In the upcoming months, keep an eye out for variable speed restriction signs along Eagle Road between Franklin Road and Chinden Boulevard.

SEE HERE: Meridian’s Eagle Road safety is discussed by police and transportation authorities