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Drivers and riders urged to “look twice” during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May 2, 2025
As warmer weather brings more motorcycles to Idaho roads, May is recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The Idaho Coalition for Motorcycle Safety and the Office of Highway Safety are urging both drivers and riders to stay alert and prioritize safety, especially in light of a sharp increase in motorcycle crashes and fatalities in 2023. To promote awareness, a Motorcycle Awareness Rally will be held on May 3 at Sandy Point, followed by a ride to the Capitol and a community BBQ. Officials stress that with rising crash numbers and low helmet use among adults, increased vigilance and training can save lives.
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US-95 paving through Riggins starts next week
May 14, 2025
Starting Monday, construction will begin on U.S. Highway 95 through the city of Riggins to replace or repair manhole covers and fix soft spots to preserve the highway surface and provide a smoother trip through town.
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Lane restrictions and closures for sign installation at US-20 Rexburg exits happening this week and next
May 14, 2025
Lane restrictions and full closure overnight are happening at US-20 Exits 332 and 333 through the next week to prepare for installation of large overhead signs.
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Drivers should expect busy construction season on SH-55 between Boise and New Meadows
May 14, 2025
Drivers should plan for significant weekend delays and allow extra time for travel.
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ITD Island Park foreman addresses multi-fatality crash
May 12, 2025
The Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho State Police in the East Idaho area of the state have a partnership that has been proven time and time again. The two agencies recently worked together again at the scene of a multi-fatality crash on US-20 near the Idaho/ Montana border.
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Installation of new US-95 passing lane near Ferdinand begins next week
May 7, 2025
Construction will commence next week to build a new passing lane on U.S. Highway 95 near Ferdinand to smooth traffic flow and provide a safer opportunity to pass.
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Westbound I-84 will close Wednesday night between Garrity and Ten Mile exits
May 3, 2025
Westbound Interstate 84 will close Wednesday night the Garrity and Ten Mile interchanges. Crews will mobilize a large crane and other materials into the center median of I-84 to begin work on the piers for the new fly-over ramps and work on overhead sign structures.
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Maintenance work on Rainbow Bridge begins
May 2, 2025
ITD will begin maintenance work on the Rainbow Bridge along SH-55 over the North Fork of the Payette River starting Monday. This project is intended to ensure the bridge meets current safety and capacity requirements until a new bridge is completed.
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Drivers and riders urged to “look twice” during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May 2, 2025
As warmer weather brings more motorcycles to Idaho roads, May is recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The Idaho Coalition for Motorcycle Safety and the Office of Highway Safety are urging both drivers and riders to stay alert and prioritize safety, especially in light of a sharp increase in motorcycle crashes and fatalities in 2023. To promote awareness, a Motorcycle Awareness Rally will be held on May 3 at Sandy Point, followed by a ride to the Capitol and a community BBQ. Officials stress that with rising crash numbers and low helmet use among adults, increased vigilance and training can save lives.
Read More

US-95 paving through Riggins starts next week
May 14, 2025
Starting Monday, construction will begin on U.S. Highway 95 through the city of Riggins to replace or repair manhole covers and fix soft spots to preserve the highway surface and provide a smoother trip through town.
Read More

Lane restrictions and closures for sign installation at US-20 Rexburg exits happening this week and next
May 14, 2025
Lane restrictions and full closure overnight are happening at US-20 Exits 332 and 333 through the next week to prepare for installation of large overhead signs.
Read More

Drivers should expect busy construction season on SH-55 between Boise and New Meadows
May 14, 2025
Drivers should plan for significant weekend delays and allow extra time for travel.
Read More

ITD Island Park foreman addresses multi-fatality crash
May 12, 2025
The Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho State Police in the East Idaho area of the state have a partnership that has been proven time and time again. The two agencies recently worked together again at the scene of a multi-fatality crash on US-20 near the Idaho/ Montana border.
Read More

Installation of new US-95 passing lane near Ferdinand begins next week
May 7, 2025
Construction will commence next week to build a new passing lane on U.S. Highway 95 near Ferdinand to smooth traffic flow and provide a safer opportunity to pass.
Read More

Westbound I-84 will close Wednesday night between Garrity and Ten Mile exits
May 3, 2025
Westbound Interstate 84 will close Wednesday night the Garrity and Ten Mile interchanges. Crews will mobilize a large crane and other materials into the center median of I-84 to begin work on the piers for the new fly-over ramps and work on overhead sign structures.
Read More

Maintenance work on Rainbow Bridge begins
May 2, 2025
ITD will begin maintenance work on the Rainbow Bridge along SH-55 over the North Fork of the Payette River starting Monday. This project is intended to ensure the bridge meets current safety and capacity requirements until a new bridge is completed.
Read More

Drivers and riders urged to “look twice” during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May 2, 2025
As warmer weather brings more motorcycles to Idaho roads, May is recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The Idaho Coalition for Motorcycle Safety and the Office of Highway Safety are urging both drivers and riders to stay alert and prioritize safety, especially in light of a sharp increase in motorcycle crashes and fatalities in 2023. To promote awareness, a Motorcycle Awareness Rally will be held on May 3 at Sandy Point, followed by a ride to the Capitol and a community BBQ. Officials stress that with rising crash numbers and low helmet use among adults, increased vigilance and training can save lives.
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Transport of oversized windmill loads through North Idaho to begin Thursday night
The longest loads will be 270 feet long and weigh up to 240,000 pounds.
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Emergency repairs to Clearwater Memorial Bridge to start tonight
Repairs will only impact nighttime travel during the week.
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