District 5 – Southeast Idaho
Overview
Longtime public servant Dwight Horsch steps away from Idaho Transportation Board
District 5 covers almost 9,500 square miles in southeastern Idaho and maintains 1,900 lane miles (lanes of road, on- and off-ramps, etc.) and 315 bridges.
District 5 encompasses seven counties, spanning rich farm land and geology from scenic mountains to serene rivers and secluded valleys.
District headquarters is in Pocatello located in Bannock County, where Todd Hubbard is district (head) engineer.
District 5 Fax: 208-239-3367
Address: 5151 S. 5th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83204-2202

Dwight Horsch
Board Member
News
Crews beginning I-15 Blackfoot bridge repair after overnight road breakup
Longtime public servant Dwight Horsch steps away from Idaho Transportation Board
ITD crews fixing potholes in East Idaho
Eight snowplows hit this season; ITD calls on drivers to be more cautious
Drivers need to be careful in upcoming storm
The Dos and Don’ts of driving near snow plows
Pile driving to begin Thursday at Pocatello
System Interchange Construction in Full Swing
I-86 to I-15 detour scheduled for tonight
Construction
Highway Construction in Southeast Idaho
For ITD construction projects & map locations go to: itdprojects.org
For current construction & traffic conditions go to: 511.idaho.gov
Learn all about transportation topics by listening to the: Drive Idaho Podcast
Planning & Design
Projects in Planning or Design Phases
For more information on ITD project plans & map locations go to: itdprojects.org
Interstate Routes
- I-15/I-86 Interchange Project Design Details
- I-15: Fort Hall Interchange
- American Falls: Pocatello Avenue/I-86 Business Loop
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.
TTY/TDD Users: Dial 711 or (800) 377-3529 to use Idaho Relay System
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 |
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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 5 Office
Address: 5151 S. 5th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83204-2202
District 5 Phone: 208-239-3300
District 5 Fax: 208-239-3367
Media Contact: Justin.Smith | 208-234-3614
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.
TTY/TDD Users: Dial 711 or (800) 377-3529 to use Idaho Relay System