Project Number: A11(010)
Key Number: 11010

This project consists of the reconstruction and realignment of approximately 2.91 miles of U.S. 95 from MP 438.24 to MP 441.15 in Kootenai County. Improvements include construction of 2.91 miles of divided highway, drainage modifications, construction of traffic signals at Idaho 53 and Garwood Road, realignment of shared use path (pedestrian/bike), and traffic counter relocation. Construction began in August 2008 and reached substantial completion in September 2009.

U.S. 95 is the key north-south link for northern Idaho commerce, transportation and tourism. Rapid growth in Bonner and Kootenai counties have caused traffic volumes to approach the capacity of the highway. The corridor between Garwood and Sagle needs to be widened and realigned in order to safely accommodate projected traffic.

The process of designing the new highway began in 2002 when ITD initiated a comprehensive study of U.S. 95 between the towns of Garwood and Sagle. The study determined what type of long-term improvements would be needed to increase safety and capacity to meet future travel demands. This process involved extensive interaction with the public, local officials, and agencies.

The Federal Highway Administration granted environmental clearance for the project in September 2007. Final design and right-of-way acquisition were completed in May 2008.

Construction began in August 2008 and reached substantial completion in September 2009.

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related regulations and directives. ITD assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any ITD service, program, or activity. The department also assures that every effort will be made to prevent discrimination through the impacts of its programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations. In addition, the department will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency.

Nov. 29, 2007 Public Meeting
Display boards

• Welcome
• Project Description
• Project Schedule and Costs
• Project Purpose and Need
• Project Contacts and Vicinity Map
• Typical Section
• Right-of-Way Maps
  • Map 1
  • Map 2
  • Map 3
• Frontage Road-Northern
• Frontage Road-Southern
• Intersection Designs
  • SH 53
  • Garwood Road
  • Ohio Match Road

ITD Public Involvement Coordinator
comments@itd.idaho.gov
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707-1129
Phone: (208) 334-8119
Fax: (208) 334-8563
TDD: (208) 334-4458