District 1 – North Idaho
Overview
District 1 covers just more than 7,750 square miles of northern Idaho and maintains 1472 lane miles (lanes of road, on- and off-ramps, etc.) and 279 bridges.
Included in the five-county District 1 region is some of the most beautiful country in the Pacific Northwest, as the area is known for its recreational opportunities and for being a major commercial route to both entry ports into Canada. District 1 currently oversees more than 3.5 million vehicle miles traveled daily.
District headquarters is in Coeur d’Alene located in Kootenai County, with Damon L. Allen as district engineer. Jim Thompson, of Sandpoint, represents District 1 on the Idaho Transportation Board.
District 1 Fax: 208-772-1203
DMV Locations & Contact Information
Address: 600 West Prairie Avenue
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815-8764
Jim Thompson
Board Member
208-597-4335
News
Construction continues in Kellogg to replace two I-90 overpasses
Load restrictions to start again this Friday, be in place indefinitely
I-90 no longer closed in Post Falls
Diesel leaking from dozer at the bottom of Lake Coeur d’Alene
US-12 east of Kooskia now open under reduced avalanche risk
Eight snowplows hit this season; ITD calls on drivers to be more cautious
The Dos and Don’ts of driving near snow plows
Public invited to open houses to comment on preliminary I-90 corridor designs
SH-3 north of St. Maries reopened with wider, safer shoulders
Projects
Highway Construction in North-Central Idaho
For ITD construction projects & map locations go to: itdprojects.org
For current construction & traffic conditions go to: 511.idaho.gov
For more information about projects in planning or design phases go to: itdprojects.org
Learn more about transportation in Idaho by listening to the: Drive Idaho Podcast
Services | Contacts
For application forms go to ITD Form Finder and then search for “Encroachment“
- Approach Permit application – i.e. driveway, road access, etc. (Right of Way Encroachment Application and Permit Approaches or Public Streets) – Search for form # “2109” or “Encroachment” at ITD Form Finder
- For the Utility Permit application – (Right of Way Encroachment Application and Permit for Utilities) – Search for form # “2110” or “Encroachment” at ITD Form Finder
- Other Encroachments application – i.e. signs, banners, etc. (Right of Way Encroachment Application and Permit for Other Encroachments) – Search for form # “2111” or “Encroachment” at ITD Form Finder
- Milepoint Logs go to the iPlan – Mapping Resource for Idaho highway route information
- iPlan – Mapping Resource
- Access Management Informational Brochure
Encroachment Application Office Locations & Contacts
| Regional Location | Office Hours | Contact Information Email | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Idaho - District 1 600 West Prairie Avenue Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 | 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time | Email: Stacy.Simkins@itd.idaho.gov | Counties: Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone - Stacy Simkins, 208-772-1297 |
| North-Central Idaho - District 2 2600 Frontage Rd Lewiston, ID 83501 | 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time | Email: Shane.Niemela@itd.idaho.gov | Counties: Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce - Shane Niemela, 208-799-4239 |
| Southwest Idaho - District 3 8150 Chinden Boulevard Boise, ID 83714 | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time Payments are not accepted after 3 p.m. Payment Phone Line: 208-334-8300, Ext. 2 | Email: ITDD3Permits@itd.idaho.gov Approach & Commercial Permits Josh Nopens, 208-332-7190 Utility, Special Event & Other Encroachment Permits Shona Tonkin, 208-334-8341 | Counties: Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Washington, Valley |
| South-Central Idaho - District 4 216 South Date Street Shoshone, ID 83352 | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time | Email: Deb.Pierson@itd.idaho.gov | Counties: Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls - Deb Pierson, 208-886-7839 |
| Southeast Idaho - District 5 5151 S. 5th Ave Pocatello, ID 83204-2202 | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time | Email: D5EncroachmentPermits@itd.idaho.gov | Counties: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power - Phone: 208-239-3300 |
| East Idaho - District 6 206 North Yellowstone Rigby, ID 83442 | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time | Email: Anthony.Black@itd.idaho.gov | Counties: Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Teton, Madison - Tony Black, 208-745-5625 |
| Idaho Transportation Department Headquarters - Boise, ID | Utility Permits Email: Barbara.Waite@itd.idaho.gov Sign Permits Email: Justin.Pond@itd.idaho.gov | Barbara Waite, 208-334-8522 Justin Pond, 208-334-8832 |
Roadway Sign Request Contacts
For all Idaho Route Maps go to the ITRPS website at:
Then click “Helpful Links” in the top left corner of the banner to access maps & attachments for the following:
- Idaho Maps for Approved Routes Up to 129,000 lbs. (129K)
- 129K State Route Maps (by District/Region)
- County Maps for Special Permit & Requirements
- Vertical Clearance Maps | Pilot/Escort Requirements
- Route Capacity Maps
- Route Capacity Maps (by Color)
Idaho Transportation Department, District 1 Office
Address: 600 West Prairie Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815-8764
District 1 Phone Number: 208-772-1200
District 1 Fax: 208-772-1203
District 1 DMV Contact Information with direction
Media Contact: Megan Jahns | Phone: 208-772-1295
Accessibility | Title VI | Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
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.
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