TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Twin Falls is proposing its first city-owned roundabout to address growing traffic congestion on the west side of town as rapid development transforms the area.

About 40 residents attended an open house on Thursday night to learn more about the traffic-smoothing proposal for Filer Avenue West at Martin and Wendell streets.

Twin Falls city officials and residents discuss the first proposed roundabout Twin Falls proposes first roundabout to tackle west side traffic problems

"This would be the first city-owned roundabout," said A.C. Stowe, an engineer for the City of Twin Falls who has studied this intersection for over two years.

The proposal comes as northwest Twin Falls has experienced dramatic growth, with 11,000 acres of farmland converted into housing developm

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