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Delays for US-95 travelers between Moscow and Lewiston this week
August 25, 2025
Work to install high strength concrete beginning Wednesday will reduce speeds to five mph on US-95 Thorn Creek Bridge between Lewiston and Moscow.
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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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ITD recognizes J.R. Simplot Company as Adopt-A-Highway group of the year for Southeast Idaho
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
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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