US-95 & APPLEWAY AVENUE
US-95 will be elevated on a bridge, and Appleway Avenue will be lowered so that the two roads are grade separated and no longer intersect.
Benefits
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Increases safety for people who walk, bike, and drive at one of the most dangerous intersections in north Idaho.
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Creates a transportation system that reduces current congestion and maintains mobility for decades.
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Improves travel times along the US-95 corridor.
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Improves response times for emergency services.
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Provides opportunity for Appleway Avenue to better function as a local road.
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2045 Grade Separation vs. At-Grade at US-95 and Appleway Ave.
ITD studied the US-95 and Appleway Avenue intersection in conjunction with the needs for the I-90 and US-95 interchange. With the close proximity of the intersection and interchange, the traffic analysis in the video shows how US-95 operates with and without the Appleway Avenue grade separation.
Appleway Avenue
The proposed design will lower Appleway Avenue under US-95, eliminating the intersection and related congestion in the corridor. Sidewalks on Appleway Avenue will be connected to a new sidewalk on the west side of US-95 and the US-95 Trail on the east side.
Benefits
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Minimizes congestion and increases safety along Appleway Avenue.
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Changes the roadway characteristics to be more attractive for local use.
Appleway Avenue Typical section under US-95 (Looking East)
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