News & Information
Public invited to open house for proposed changes to US-20 west of Idaho Falls
August 28, 2025
The Idaho Transportation Department is hosting an open house to seek public input and share details of coming improvements to US-20 from Idaho Falls to Arco.
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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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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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DMV reminds Idahoans to add “Next of Kin” to online account
DMV is encouraging all Idahoans to update their DMV profiles by adding a primary next of kin to ensure that law enforcement or emergency services can quickly contact loved ones in the event of an accident or emergency.
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System Interchange project enters final year of construction
Five bridges were built in the last year, bringing the project total up to eight new structures. Two of the new bridges are steel and measure 414 feet long each. The other three bridges are concrete and measure a total of 387 feet in length. The construction of these bridges included 725 feet of 8-foot diameter concrete shafts installed underground for bridge foundations. In addition, 10,000 feet of steel piles were also driven underground for bridge foundations.
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