News & Information

Open houses Wednesday and Thursday to share design plans to improve I-15 between Fort Hall and Blackfoot
April 28, 2025
The Idaho Transportation Department will host public open houses on April 30 and May 1 to share information and gather community input for three projects along Interstate 15 between Fort Hall and Blackfoot.
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East Idaho travelers will see even more improvements to US-20
April 26, 2025
Near-miss occurrences of the past are prompting ITD to urge drivers to be aware as work in busy areas of US-20 from Idaho Falls to north of Rexburg is completed over the next three weeks.
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New signal at SH-55 and Banks Lowman Road to be turned on May 5
April 24, 2025
This interim signal solution was developed based on a preliminary study and public feedback.
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Routine maintenance projects to begin on North Idaho bridges starting late April
April 24, 2025
Routine maintenance work will begin next week on several bridges across north Idaho that will impact traffic through late fall.
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Star Card services coming to Chinden campus
April 23, 2025
Starting May 7, 2025, travelers will need a REAL ID or another federally approved ID to fly domestically or enter certain federal facilities. Walk-in service is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 11331 W Chinden Boulevard Building 8.
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Help us help others: renew online if you can
April 22, 2025
BOISE - As the May 7, 2025 REAL ID deadline approaches, the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) encourages eligible...
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Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
April 21, 2025
BOISE–As construction season ramps up across the state, the Idaho Transportation Department is joining transportation agencies nationwide in recognizing Work...
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US-95 paving north of Riggins underway
April 21, 2025
Roadside milling and paving operations are underway on U.S. Highway 95 between Riggins and Race Creek Bridge. The paving is the final touch up work as part of the rockfall stabilization project last fall.
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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 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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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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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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Director Ness to retire from Idaho Transportation Department in spring 2022
Brian Ness, the longest-serving director in the history of the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), announced...
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US-95 traffic at Granite Hill to shift on Thursday
The three current lanes of traffic will be maintained, but the speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph.
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