Twin Falls ID Roundabout Crew Should Stay Put Until 2028 (Opinion)

Roundabouts throughout the Magic Valley sure do come up in conversation a lot where I work. Growing traffic concerns in Twin Falls are a weekly topic of discussion on the airwaves of the radio stations that operate out of the building I sit in eight hours a day.

One of the biggest concerns for city residents presently is the opening of two new businesses on Blue Lakes Boulevard near the Twin Falls Visitor Center and Perrine Bridge. The new In-N-Out Burger opened five days ago, and traffic has been relatively smooth thanks to the combination of street signs and roundabout crews directing traffic.

The plans the city has to control traffic are expected to really be tested next year when the new Hilton hotel opens on the Snake River Canyon next to the visitor center.

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Twin Falls May Want To Consider Keeping The In-N-Out Roundabout Crew On Through 2027 To Help With Traffic

Blue Lakes Boulevard North in Twin Falls   Credit: Greg Jannetta

While the exact opening date hasn't been announced, once the new Hilton hotel opens in 2027, there will be several big eateries, stores, and businesses sharing the same roundabout to get on and off of Blue Lakes, and that's when visitors to the area might start to get frustrated, and accidents could result from increased congestion.

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Time will tell just how serious a problem the city will have on its hands regarding the center's current entrance and exit routes. In the meantime, it's sure nice to have the four to five city workers assisting with traffic.