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ITD recognizes J.R. Simplot Company as Adopt-A-Highway group of the year for Southeast Idaho
April 18, 2025
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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Construction begins next week on SH-75 in Ketchum
April 18, 2025
The Idaho Transportation Department will begin construction next week to improve safety and capacity on State Highway 75 between Elkhorn Road and River Street. Construction is expected to be completed in late 2026.
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TSA begins REAL ID full enforcement on May 7, 2025
April 15, 2025
BOISE - On May 7, the Transportation Security Administration will no longer accept state-issued identifications that are not REAL ID...
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ITD invites the public to join in “Operation Clean Sweep” along US-95
April 14, 2025
ITD looks to partner with the community to keep North Idaho roads safe and beautiful this spring during a two-day trash cleanup campaign.
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I-90 bridge maintenance begins in the Silver Valley
April 11, 2025
Drivers can expect more work zones on I-90 in the Silver Valley starting next week as bridge maintenance is carried out on bridges near Silverton and Wallace.
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US-95 landslide between Council and New Meadows news blog
April 7, 2025
Motorists should visit 511.idaho.gov, download the 511 app or call 511 for updates on this closure.
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Look out for crews and traffic control as spring road work begins across East Idaho
March 29, 2025
Work zones are back- what's happening and what to expect as we maintain East Idaho roads and help keep everyone safe.
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Scam alert: fraudulent text messages claiming toll fines circulating in Idaho
March 18, 2025
BOISE – The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is warning Idahoans about a phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages that claim recipients...
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System Interchange project enters final year of construction
Five bridges were built in the last year, bringing the project total up to eight new structures. Two of the new bridges are steel and measure 414 feet long each. The other three bridges are concrete and measure a total of 387 feet in length. The construction of these bridges included 725 feet of 8-foot diameter concrete shafts installed underground for bridge foundations. In addition, 10,000 feet of steel piles were also driven underground for bridge foundations.
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Traffic safety grants open: apply now to make Idaho roads safer
If your community organization has ideas to improve traffic safety and reduce fatalities, now’s your chance to secure funding to make a difference.
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