Nampa’s ‘Worst Designed’ Intersection is Re-Opened, Back to Normal

Treasure Valley, we really love you. And really, what's not to love? Amazing local businesses and restaurants, kind residents, a million things to do in all four seasons, and some of the best outdoor life in the nation!

Life isn't always 'glass half full' around here, however. Take a dive into any local Facebook groups or Reddit threads and you're sure to see a lot of complaints about: roads, traffic and drivers.

Is it that bad here, or have we just been spoiled for too long--prior to major growth?

Many times, these groups are full of locals complaining that our local officials and highway districts are missing the mark. Is this the case in Nampa and did the City of Nampa just admit it?

One intersection in Nampa has driven locals crazy for years; after months of construction, the City of Nampa has 'reverted' their changes to comply with local complaints

Have you found yourself getting totally annoyed with the downtown Nampa "horseshoe"?

The days of needing to get through three stoplights  just to go straight down 11th Avenue are now over.

Longtime locals will recall when this change was installed--what an inconvenience it was.

Now, the very busy avenue is 'back to normal'.  Thousands of people have moved to Nampa since this strange intersection was implemented so it may take some time for folks to adjust. Trust us...driving in Nampa just got a major upgrade.

Complain no more...sort of?

We're sure that Nampa drivers will still have something to say. Can we talk about the potholes in this town?

That said, THIS popular gripe is now going to rest.

As of Thursday morning, September 24th, the City of Nampa declared construction as 'wrapped up' and said 2-way traffic between 2nd and 3rd is ON!

We aren't just picking on Nampa by the way, we have a whole list of the worst intersections in the Treasure Valley: 

To be annoying is one thing--to be dangerous is another--here's a look at some intersections you should be very cautious around: