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Abandoned overpass transforms into wildlife crossing near Osburn
October 23, 2025
An abandoned bridge in Osburn is getting a second life as a wildlife crossing, thanks to a partnership between local residents, conservation groups, and ITD. The effort is already improving safety for both animals and drivers along one of the most collision-prone stretches of I-90 in North Idaho.
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ITD and ISP team up to host free winter driving classes
October 21, 2025
As winter approaches, IDT and ISP are teaming up to offer free winter driving classes in the Treasure Valley.
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Teen traffic safety week: October 19–25, 2025
October 21, 2025
The Idaho Transportation Department and Office of Highway Safety are joining communities statewide to recognize Teen Traffic Safety Week, October 19–25, 2025. The week raises awareness about safe driving habits among teens and their families.
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US-95 work starts up again near Riggins on Monday
October 17, 2025
Starting Monday crews will resume work on rocky slopes near Riggins on U.S. Highway 95.
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Friendly reminder: time is running out to name an Idaho snowplow!
October 15, 2025
There’s still time for Idaho students to help name one of ITD’s hard-working snowplows! The Idaho Transportation Department’s 2nd annual 'Name a Snowplow' contest is open through the end of October.
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Reckless driving in Carey construction zone risking safety of workers, other drivers
October 14, 2025
The Idaho Transportation Department is reminding drivers to plan ahead for delays on U.S. Highway 93 near Carey after roadway workers and equipment were nearly struck in the last two weeks by impatient drivers trying to pass in the work zone.
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New lane at busy SH-53 intersection in Rathdrum to ease congestion
The additional lane is intended to allow for more vehicles at a time to make it through the signal and help reduce the length of queued vehicles during peak hours.
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US-95 highway improvement work resumes, slated to finish 2025
Construction on the new U.S. Highway 95 four-lane segment between Moscow and Thorn Creek Road will resume this week. Drivers can expect to have one lane in each direction and slow down to 45 miles per hour in work zones mainly near Reisenhauer Hill until construction of five miles on the north end of the project is ready to accept traffic this summer.
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