News & Information
How ITD teamwork and ingenuity delivered a safer intersection
August 21, 2025
When traffic starts backing up at the Banks-Lowman and SH-55 intersection in SW Idaho, especially during the busy summer months,...
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Justin Smith wins Award of Excellence for history series
August 21, 2025
The hits keep on comin’ for District 5 Public Information Officer Justin Smith, who just last month won an Esto...
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Blackfoot maintenance shed’s open floor design improves safety
August 21, 2025
The newly remodeled Blackfoot shed sports a new floor, drains, windows, paint, electrical, and fire suppression, but what really gets...
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Temporary speed limit reduction on US-95 for Sunset Fire response
August 14, 2025
The speed limit on US-95 north of Athol will be temporarily reduced to 55 mph for the safety of drivers and first responders working to contain the Sunset Fire.
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Public invited to weigh in on US-95 project near Parks Road
August 12, 2025
ITD is hosting a public meeting on Tuesday August 19 to present a project design for US-95 near Parks Road and gather feedback from the community.
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US-20 traffic to shift as South St. Anthony Interchange nears completion
August 10, 2025
US-20 traffic will shift onto the new overpass bridge at South St. Anthony this week as the project nears completion.
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Single lane opened to traffic on Porterville overpass
August 8, 2025
The Idaho Transportation Department has installed traffic signals allowing single-lane traffic to pass over the Porterville overpass north of Blackfoot....
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Port of Entry technology keeps Idaho moving
August 8, 2025
Ports of entry help preserve the well-being and safety of Gem State drivers statewide by safeguarding citizens, fostering economic development,...
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Construction begins Monday to widen I-90 between Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene
August 7, 2025
Construction to widen I-90 between SH-41 and US-95 begins Monday, kicking off one of North Idaho’s largest infrastructure projects. Read the full update for a breakdown of what drivers can expect, including traffic impacts, schedules, and safety tips for navigating the work zone.
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Weight restrictions in place over Yankee Fork Bridge
August 5, 2025
Yankee Fork Bridge northeast of Stanley has a weight restriction in effect to prevent further damage to the bridge after a large hole developed last week due to the failure of a previous patch.
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US-95 paving north of Riggins underway
Roadside milling and paving operations are underway on U.S. Highway 95 between Riggins and Race Creek Bridge. The paving is the final touch up work as part of the rockfall stabilization project last fall.
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ITD recognizes J.R. Simplot Company as Adopt-A-Highway group of the year for Southeast Idaho
The Simplot team has adopted a section of U.S. Highway 30 from milepost 330 to 332 since 2005. On average, 37 Simplot employees work together twice a year to pick up more than 1,600 pounds of litter. Items they’ve cleaned up have included car hoods, magazines, clothing, and a full box of “creepy-faced” baby dolls. Environmental Specialist Jeanene Lowry and Environmental Manager Jesse King were there to receive the award.
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