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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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Idaho’s historic highway markers get a modern makeover
August 18, 2025
All updated markers and QR codes in ITD’s District 1 in North Idaho are expected to be installed by the end of 2025, with no impact on traffic.
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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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Drive sober or get pulled over — Idaho celebrates the heroes who make it home safely
August 13, 2025
The Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is joining law enforcement agencies across the state for the 2025 “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, running August 15 through September 1. The effort focuses on preventing impaired driving ahead of Labor Day, one of the deadliest times on Idaho roads.
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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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Sealcoats for US-12 east of Kooskia begin tomorrow
Construction will start tomorrow to apply sealcoats to two sections of U.S. Highway 12 east of Kooskia. Sealcoats are necessary applications that will prolong the life of pavement. They improve the driving surface by waterproofing the roadway and increasing skid resistance for safety.
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Repairs on five US-95 bridges north of New Meadows start Wednesday
ITD is repairing five bridges along US-95 between New Meadows and Pollock starting this week, with crews working on multiple sites to extend the life of these structures. Drivers should plan for lane reductions, flaggers or temporary signals, and reduced speed limits during daytime hours in active work zones.
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