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US-95 is open after mudslide
July 5, 2025
One lane of U.S. Highway 95 north of Riggins near Fiddle Creek is open after a mudslide closed the road completely. A lane has been cleared, and drivers can expect a pilot car with alternating directions of traffic through the slide zone.
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US-95 closed near Riggins due to mudslide
July 4, 2025
U.S. Highway 95 north of Riggins near Fiddle Creek is currently closed in both directions until further notice due to a significant mudslide. The highway is closed from milepost 200 to milepost 201.
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Resurfacing on US-95 in Moscow starts July 7
July 2, 2025
Resurfacing operations are slated to start next week on portions of U.S. Highway 95, Washington Street and State Highway 8 in Moscow.
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Work continues on SH-55 Little Goose Creek Bridge
July 2, 2025
Last Chance Road and campground are closed until late 2025.
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New four-lane section of US-95 south of Moscow to open later today
July 1, 2025
The new route was funded partially by Governor Little’s Leading Idaho program and was designed to be safer with a flatter grade, fewer curves and better access control.
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Idaho Transportation Department seeks feedback on draft seven-year transportation plan
July 1, 2025
Comments are due July 31.
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Impaired driving fatalities down, but still a leading cause of death on Idaho roads
June 27, 2025
Idaho saw an 18% drop in impaired driving deaths in 2024, but these crashes still caused over a third of all traffic fatalities. From July 1 to 13, 2025, expect increased patrols as ITD and law enforcement work to stop impaired drivers and save lives.
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Chip sealing to begin Wednesday at I-86 and I-15 System Interchange
June 24, 2025
Beginning tomorrow the Idaho Transportation Department will chip seal the System Interchange in Pocatello. Once this work is complete, the roadway will be restriped to indicate the final lane configurations.
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Sealcoats for US-12 east of Kooskia begin tomorrow
June 23, 2025
Construction will start tomorrow to apply sealcoats to two sections of U.S. Highway 12 east of Kooskia. Sealcoats are necessary applications that will prolong the life of pavement. They improve the driving surface by waterproofing the roadway and increasing skid resistance for safety.
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Repairs on five US-95 bridges north of New Meadows start Wednesday
June 23, 2025
ITD is repairing five bridges along US-95 between New Meadows and Pollock starting this week, with crews working on multiple sites to extend the life of these structures. Drivers should plan for lane reductions, flaggers or temporary signals, and reduced speed limits during daytime hours in active work zones.
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ITD hosts Snake River Crossing public meeting
June 23, 2025
The Idaho Transportation Department invites Magic Valley community members to attend a public meeting on Monday, June 30, to provide input on the Snake River Crossing Project and help review and refine the first phases of analysis and design before the project moves forward.
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SH-45 lane reductions will begin Monday between Deer Flat Road and Walter’s Ferry
Beginning Monday, SH-45 will be reduced to one lane between Deer Flat Road and Walter’s Ferry for a sealcoat project to preserve the highway. Crews will work from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily, with traffic directed by flaggers and pilot cars. Expect slower speeds, lane restrictions, and possible delays through late July. For updates, visit 511.idaho.gov or contact info@itdsealcoats.org.
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All abuzz and aflutter about Pollinator Week
Traditionally, the third week in June is recognized as Idaho Pollinator Week. The essential partnership...
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