Freight in Idaho
Freight Program
ITD is seeking Idahoans interested in becoming members of the Freight Advisory Committee (FAC)
The Freight Advisory Committee serves as a forum for freight stakeholders, the private sector and government agencies to advise the Idaho Transportation Department on freight transportation needs, transportation policy, transportation projects and project funding in developing a safe, efficient and connected freight transportation system supporting the economic vitality of Idaho.
- Serve as a forum for discussion regarding freight movement and freight infrastructure within Idaho
- Advise ITD on freight-related issues, priorities, projects and funding needs
- Educate freight stakeholders, the public and decision-makers on the importance of freight, its connection to the economy and its reliance on the transportation system
- Collaborate with other agencies and organizations on data and information sharing to promote informed decision making
- Work with ITD to incorporate freight interests into transportation planning to improve freight infrastructure
- Advise ITD and other public agencies regarding local, regional, statewide and national transportation planning processes
- Promote the cross-sharing of information between private and public sections (e.g. local, state and federal government agencies) on freight issues
If you are interested in becoming a Member of the Freight Advisory Committee contact Scott Luekenga at 208-334-8057 or e-mail: Scott.Luekenga@itd.idaho.gov
ITD requests input to Idaho Critical Rural Freight Corridors, Critical Urban Freight Corridors & Freight Formula Projects
ITD is updating the State’s Strategic Freight Plan and a key component of the Freight Plan is the solicitation of projects that use Federal Freight Formula funding for investing in Idaho’s freight networks connecting the first of last mile of freight movements.
- Freight Program Project Application – 2021 Update
ITD is also soliciting to update the State’s Critical Rural Freight Corridors (CRFC) and Critical Urban Freight Corridors (CUFC). These corridors assist Idaho in allocating Federal Freight Formula funding for projects both on the State’s highway system and in the State’s Local Highway Districts.
Click for SURVEY | ITD Freight Plan Update
ITD and Freight Stakeholders meetings in September 2021
The ITD meetings were an opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback for use in updating the freight plan. The Idaho State Freight Plan identifies how ITD will strategically invest state and federal funding in infrastructure to increase the safety, capacity and efficiency of the freight system for the benefit of the Idaho economy.
- ITD meetings with freight stakeholders | News article posted August 16, 2021
The Idaho Transportation Department supports strong economic growth.
Roads, railroads, waterways, pipelines, and airport infrastructure are key components to a successful and efficient multimodal freight system. These components must work together to serve the needs of the region’s economy and work to support the Idaho Transportation Department’s mission of Your Safety, Your Mobility, and Your Economic Opportunity. Furthermore, effective, competitive, efficient and safe movement of freight relies on active participation of freight stakeholders throughout Idaho.
ITD is committed to fostering an atmosphere that encourages strong economic growth while ensuring safe and efficient travel for all of Idaho. If you, your organization, or business is interested in learning more about freight movement in Idaho, please contact our office to learn more about how we can assist.
- ITD to meet with freight stakeholders | News article posted August 16, 2021
- Idaho Statewide Freight Strategic Plan
- Idaho Statewide Freight Data and Commodity Supply-Chain Analysis
- 129K Pound Trucking Evaluation Guide by National Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology and the University of Idaho
- Idaho Statewide Freight Strategic Plan
- Idaho Statewide Rail Plan
- Idaho Statewide Freight Data and Commodity Supply Chain Analysis
129,000 lbs. Route Requests
129,000 lbs. Motor Vehicle Combination Routes
The Idaho Transportation Department is reviewing and analyzing requests to allow trucks up to 129,000 pounds (129K) to drive on non-interstate, state-maintained highway routes. The review of requests is being done in conjunction with the Idaho Transportation Department Board and a subcommittee, which will reject or approve requests for new routes.
For questions regarding 129K routes or the approval process, please email Scott.Luekenga@itd.idaho.gov or call Scott at 208-334-8057.
District 1 Route Applications
North Idaho – Counties: Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone
• No pending requests
District 2 Route Applications
North-Central Idaho – Counties: Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce
• No pending requests
District 3 Route Applications
Southwest Idaho – Counties: Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Washington, Valley
• No pending requests
District 4 Route Applications
South-Central Idaho – Counties: Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls
• No pending requests
District 5 Route Applications
Southeast Idaho – Counties: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power
• No pending requests
District 6 Route Applications
Eastern Idaho – Counties: Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Teton, Madison
• No pending requests
Transportation Board 129K Subcommittee Agendas
- For all 129K Subcommittee agendas go to the Transportation Board Schedule and Agendas
Transportation Board 129K Subcommittee Minutes
- For all 129K Subcommittee minutes go to the Transportation Board Minutes
129,000 lbs. Additional Route Request Form
US-93/US-93BL: Idaho SH-25 to US-30
US-12 Route Application – Withdrawn at request of applicant on 07/07/2016
US-20 Route Application – Withdrawn at request of applicant on 07/07/2016
Idaho SH-13 Route Application – Withdrawn at request of applicant on 07/07/2016
Idaho SH-16 Route Application – Withdrawn at request of applicant on 07/07/2016
Idaho SH-162 Route Application – Withdrawn at request of applicant on 07/07/2016
The Idaho Transportation Board Subcommittee on 129,000 Pound Truck Routes was established in 2013 to address legislation related to gross vehicle weights up to 129,000 pounds. The Subcommittee’s charge was to develop the process to allow 129,000 pound gross vehicle weights on additional state routes and then to review requests for these additional routes and make a recommendation to the full Idaho Transportation Board. Subcommittee meetings will be held on an as-needed basis.
Prior to July 1, 2013, trucks configured to increase gross vehicle weights from 105,500 pounds to 129,000 pounds were permitted on a select number of state highways in southern Idaho via a pilot project. Legislation approved in 2013 made those 35 specified routes permanent and provided authority to the responsible highway jurisdiction to allow gross vehicle weights up to 129,000 pounds on additional specified routes.
Maps: Approved 129,000 lbs. Routes
Approved 129,000 lbs. (129K) Routes
- Idaho 129K Routes Map – Entire state
- North Idaho 129K Routes Map – District 1
- North-Central Idaho 129K Routes Map – District 2
- Southwest Idaho 129K Routes Map – District 3
- South-Central Idaho 129K Routes Map – District 4
- Southeast Idaho 129K Routes Map – District 5
- East Idaho 129K Routes Map – District 6
North-Central Idaho – Counties: Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce
Idaho SH-13, US-12, SH-162
SH-13: From Junction SH-13 & Battle Ridge Rd to Junction SH-13 & US-12 in Kooskia
US-12: From Junction SH-13 & US-12 in Kooskia to Junction US-12 & SH-162 in Kamiah
SH-162: From Junction SH-162 & US-12 to Junction SH-162 & Old Highway 7
• SH-13, US-12, SH-162 Application
• Evaluation by ITD for SH-13, US-12, SH-162
• SH-13, US-12 and SH-162 Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
• 129K Subcommittee Meeting Minutes, April 22, 2021
Idaho SH-6, SH-8 and SH-9
SH-6: From Junction US-95/SH-6 to Junction SH-6/SH-9 | ~ 10 miles
SH-9: From Junction SH-6/SH-9 to Junction SH-9/SH-8 | ~ 13.5 miles
SH-8: From Junction SH-9/SH-8 to Junction SH-8/US-95 | ~ 23 miles
• SH-6, SH-8 and SH-9 Application
• Evaluation by ITD for SH-6, SH-8 and SH-9
• SH-6, SH-8 and SH-9 Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Southwest Idaho – Counties: Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Washington, Valley
Idaho SH-19, State Line to Homedale – SH-19 from Idaho/Oregon Border to US-95 (Homedale)
• SH-19 Application
• SH-19 Evaluation by ITD
• SH-19 Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US 20/26 from I-84 to Idaho SH-16
• US-20/26 Application
• US-20/26 Evaluation by ITD
• US-20/26 Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
I-84 Business Loop, Nampa – I-84B (Garrity Ext) to Idaho SH-45 to US-55 (Karcher Rd)
• I-84B Application
• I-84B Evaluation by ITD
• I-84B Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
I-84 Business Route (I-84B/Centennial Way) | Idaho SH-19: Payette Ave to I-84
• I-84B/Centennial Way Application
• I-84B/Centennial Way Evaluation by ITD
• I-84B/Centennial Way Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-52: SH-72 to Emmett
• SH-52 Application
• SH-52 Evaluation by ITD
• District 3 Public Comments for SH-52, SH-72, US-30, SH-16
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-72: US-30 to SH-52
• SH-72 Application
• SH-72 Evaluation by ITD
• District 3 Public Comments for SH-52, SH-72, US-30, SH-16
• Letter of Determination
US-30: US-95 to Idaho SH-72
• US-30 Application
• US-30 Evaluation by ITD
• District 3 Public Comments for SH-52, SH-72, US-30, SH-16
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-16: SH-52 to SH-44
• SH-16 Application
• SH-16 Evaluation by ITD
• District 3 Public Comments for Idaho SH-52, SH-72, US-30, SH-16
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-52: Savage Services to SH-16
• SH-52 Application
• SH-52 Evaluation by ITD
• District 3 Public Comments for SH-52, SH-72, US-30, SH-16
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-55: I-84 to SH-44
• SH-55 Application
• SH-55 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-69: Kuna to I-84
• SH-69 Application
• SH-69 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Southeast Idaho – Counties: Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls
Idaho SH-81 Spur: From the I-84/Yale Road Interchange to Idaho SH-81 east of Declo
• SH-81 Spur Application
• Evaluation by ITD for SH-81 Spur in Cassia County
• No public comments were received
• Letter of Determination
US-93: Twin Falls US-30 to Washington St.
• US-93 Application
• US-93 Evaluation by ITD
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-46: Wendell I-84 to Buhl
• SH-46 Application
• SH-46 Evaluation by ITD
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-79: Jerome Over I-84
• SH-79 Application
• SH-79 Evaluation by ITD
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-75: US-26 to Airport Way in Hailey
• SH-75 Application
• SH-75 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-93: Idaho SH-25 to Washington Street (Twin Falls)
• US-93 Application
• US-93 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-46: Wendell Over I-84
• SH-46 Application
• SH-46 Evaluation by ITD
Southeast Idaho – Counties: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power
I-86 Business Loop (BL): I-86 to Idaho SH-39
• I-86BL Application
• I-86BL Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-26: District 5/6 Boundary to Blackfoot
Note: This case is the District 5 segment of a request for US-26 with segments in both District 5 and District 6. See District 6 cases for that portion of the request and evaluation.
• US-26 Application
• US-26 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-30: Great Western Malting to Yellowstone Avenue
• US-30 Application
• US-30 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-89: Geneva to Wyoming Border
• US-89 Application
• US-89 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-89: Utah Border to Geneva
• US-89 Application
• US-89 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-91: Preston to I-15
• US-91 Application
• US-91 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-91: I-86 to WinCo Foods (Pocatello)
• US-91 Application
• US-91 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-34: Blackfoot Reservoir to Wyoming Border
• SH-34 Application
• SH-34 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-37: Oneida-Power County Border to I-86
• SH-37 Application
• SH-37 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-38: I-15 to Holbrook
• SH-38 Application
• SH-38 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-61: Geneva to Wyoming Border
• SH-61 Application
• SH-61 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Eastern Idaho – Counties: Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Teton, Madison
US-93: From Junction US-93 & US-20 in Arco to Junction US-93 & Idaho SH-75 south of Challis
• 129K Route Application for US-93
• 129K Route Evaluation by ITD for US-93
• US-93 Public Comments
• 129,000 Subcommittee Meeting Notes
• Letter of Determination
US-93: Idaho SH-75 to Montana Border
• US-93 Application
• US-93 Evaluation by ITD
• US-93 & Idaho SH-75 Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-75: Clayton Mill to US-93
• SH-75 Application
• SH-75 Evaluation by ITD
• US-93 & SH-75 Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-20: I-15 to US-20
Note: This application connects I-15 to the previously approved section of US-20 northeast of Idaho Falls
• US-20 Application
• US-20 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-26: Idaho Falls to Wyoming Border
• US-26 Application
• US-26 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-26: US-20 to District 5/6 Boundary
Note: This case is the District 6 segment of a request for US-26 with segments in both District 5 and District 6. See District 5 cases for that portion of the request and evaluation.
• US-26 Application
• US-26 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-28: Salmon to SH-22
• SH-28 Application
• SH-28 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-32: Simplot Facility to Ashton
• SH-32 Application
• SH-32 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-32: SH-33 to Simplot Facility
• SH-32 Application
• SH-32 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
Idaho SH-47: Section in Ashton
• SH-47 Application
• SH-47 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination