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The Idaho Transportation Department invites community members to attend an upcoming public meeting on Tuesday, June 24, to learn more about and provide input on two transportation studies underway in Latah County: the U.S. Highway 95 Palouse Region Study, between Snow Road and the Latah/Benewah county line, and the State Highway 8 Palouse Region Study, between the Washington state line and Troy.

One lane closures will be in effect overnight for up to six weeks on Chinden Boulevard.

The Clearwater County Motor Vehicle Office is now offering Star Card (REAL ID) issuance on a walk-in basis at 2200 Michigan Ave in Orofino. Service is available Monday through Thursday. Visit itd.idaho.gov/starcard for document requirements.

Plan ahead for I-84 under the Karcher Interchange near Nampa to be closed Tuesday and Wednesday nights this week.

Work begins next week near Payette and Weiser to improve and protect the surface of US-95 which will result in lane reductions, restrictions, and delays for drivers.

Be aware that the northbound ramp at US-20 Exit 320 to access Rigby will be closed Monday, June 9- Wednesday, June 11 for bridge repair work.

ITD is warning Idahoans about scam texts falsely claiming you can pay online for a REAL ID. These messages are fake. REAL IDs can only be obtained in person at an authorized DMV office.

June 6 is National Secure Your Load Day, and the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety is reminding drivers that safe driving starts before you hit the road, by making sure your load is properly secured. Unsecured loads can lead to serious crashes and preventable injuries.

The Idaho Transportation Department will begin construction Monday at the intersection of Pocatello Avenue and State Highway 39 in American Falls. The $3.5 million project will redesign the busy intersection to improve safety.

ISP and ITD urge drivers to make safe, sober choices behind the wheel following confirmation that the at-fault driver in a recent fatal crash on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry’s Lake had a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit.

Beginning Monday the Idaho Transportation Department will close Chubbuck Road underneath Interstate 15 to add facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians.

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