ITD is now "Tweeting" and "YouTubing" to get important safety information directly to the public
Whether it's a road closure, a lane restriction or new construction, ITD wants you to know about it quickly and efficiently so that you can make safe driving decisions before heading out on Idaho's highways. For statewide road conditions, the 511 traveler services is still top dog. Joining the pack, however, is "Twitter," the social networking tool that emails 140-character messages to subscribers. To access Twitter, just click the icon at the top right on the ITD home page.
Right now, ITD is using Twitter to disperse information about I-84 construction. If proven successful, it will be expanded to include road projects statewide. Also in the new media mix, In Motion, ITD's minute and a half video covering such diverse topics as how to use this website, and stories about transportation-related safety and human interest stories. See them on our Youtube channel. Or, click here to watch the latest In Motion about Work Zone Safety.
Work on ITD projects statewide suspended for 4th of July holiday
Work will be suspended on all Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) highway construction projects statewide for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, except in special circumstances. In many cases, work will resume Monday (July 6).
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Practical Design efficiencies save ITD $27.2 million
Savings achieved through implementation of a new highway design standard by the Idaho Transportation Department are nearly five times greater than initially expected, reaching $27.2 million in just the first year of the program. From fiscal year 2008 through fiscal year 2012, the department anticipates saving more than $70 million.
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