Boise, ID (March 16, 2026) – A traffic crash blocked lanes along Myrtle Street just before Broadway Avenue in Boise on Monday, March 16.
Early reports indicate the collision occurred in the westbound lanes of Myrtle Street near the approach to Broadway Avenue. The crash blocked the left lanes in the area, causing drivers to slow as they passed the scene.
Traffic volumes were reported to be increasing along the corridor between Caldwell and Boise during the same period. Despite the lane blockage, vehicles were still moving through the area, although delays were possible near the crash site.
Emergency units responded to the scene to manage traffic and assess the situation. Details about the number of vehicles involved have not yet been released.
The incident remains under review by authorities.
Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
Myrtle Street in Boise: An Overview
Myrtle Street in Boise is a key east–west roadway that runs through the heart of downtown and serves as an important part of the city’s traffic network. In the downtown area, Myrtle Street functions as a one‑way street for eastbound traffic, paired with Front Street, which carries westbound traffic, forming a couplet that helps move vehicles into and out of the core of Boise.
This pair carries U.S. Routes 20 and 26 through downtown, extending traffic flow from the interstate system directly into the city’s central streets.
Myrtle Street connects with several major roads in Boise. At its western downtown end, it receives traffic from Interstate 184, a short spur from I‑84 known locally as the Boise Connector. Interstate 184 funnels vehicles off the interstate into Myrtle Street, making it an entry point for travelers coming from the I‑84 corridor.
To the east, Myrtle intersects Broadway Avenue, a north–south arterial that links with other major thoroughfares and continues toward the Boise State University area.
Because it carries U.S. highway traffic and ties directly to the interstate system, Myrtle Street helps support both local and through travel in the Boise metropolitan area.
