Overview
The Idaho Transportation Department, Idaho State Police, and community partners are launching a focused effort to understand safety needs along US-95 from Sandpoint to the Canadian border.
From Jan. 30 – Feb. 13 ITD invited residents, businesses, and travelers to share their concerns and help shape a strategy that addresses engineering, education, and enforcement needs throughout the region.
A new email update was sent June 25
Thank you to everyone who participated in the US-95 Corridor Safety Workshop in January and to those who submitted comments afterward. The feedback shared by residents, businesses, emergency responders and roadway users continues to help shape ongoing coordination between the Idaho Transportation Department, Idaho State Police and the Idaho Office of Highway Safety.
Since the workshop, partner agencies have been working together to address concerns raised by the community through roadway maintenance, targeted enforcement, safety education and future planning. This page will serve as the central location for updates as that work continues.
Workshop Resources
A full summary report of the workshop findings is now available, along with a one-page overview highlighting key themes and next steps. These documents reflect the input we received, reinforce existing plans and strategies, and will help guide future planning and coordination.
Latest Update
June, 2026
ROADWAY MAINTENANCE AND VISIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS
ITD maintenance crews continue working throughout the corridor to improve visibility and roadway conditions.
Recent efforts include:
- Tree and vegetation removal along US-95, SH-57 and SH-200 to improve sight distance, increase wildlife visibility and improve winter roadway conditions.
- Ditching work near Sagle on US-95 and near Oldtown on US-2 to improve drainage.
- New delineators installed between Three Mile Junction and Moyie Bridge to improve nighttime visibility.
- Radar speed feedback signs installed near McArthur Lake to encourage safe speeds.
Additional vegetation management and annual highway striping operations will continue through the summer. Drivers should expect occasional work zones, reduced speeds and short delays while crews complete this work.
FOCUSED ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS
Idaho State Police continues conducting targeted enforcement operations throughout Bonner and Boundary counties based on crash history, traffic trends and community concerns identified during the workshop.
Recent efforts have included:
- Aggressive driving enforcement along US-95.
- High-visibility patrols during community events including Mudder’s Day Mud Bog, Lost in the 50’s and Memorial Day weekend.
- Impaired driving enforcement resulting in DUI arrests, traffic citations and motorist assistance.
Additional targeted patrols are planned throughout the summer travel season. ISP also expects to add another trooper to the Sandpoint area later this year following academy and field training.
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Several traffic safety education efforts are also underway throughout the region.
Recent and upcoming initiatives include:
- Mock DUI demonstrations for Sandpoint high school students.
- “Choices Matter” presentations focused on safe driving decisions.
- Development of new Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) chapters.
- Targeted social media campaigns addressing aggressive driving.
- Continued highway safety grant funding to support local enforcement efforts.
IDAHO TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT PROGRAM (ITIP)
The draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program, or ITIP, will be available for public review from July 1-31, 2026.
The ITIP outlines transportation projects proposed over the next seven years based on available funding. Community members are encouraged to review the draft program to see what projects are currently funded, where projects are in the development process and how transportation investments are being prioritized across the state.
Public comments may address projects included in the draft ITIP or broader transportation priorities the community believes should receive future investment. Public input, along with technical data and input from local officials, helps inform the final program before adoption by the Idaho Transportation Board.
Read the official 2026 ITIP announcement
Submit comments on the draft ITIP online
Stay Informed
This page will continue to serve as the central location for updates related to safety improvements, enforcement efforts, and upcoming projects along the US-95 corridor. We encourage community members to check back periodically for updates and also sign up for our emails to have these updates delivered directly to your inbox.
"This highway is essential to daily life in Boundary and Bonner counties. People who drive it every day know where the challenges are. Hearing those perspectives helps us better understand local concerns and identify areas that may deserve closer attention as we plan and prioritize our work."
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Couldn’t attend in person?
Below you will find links to all of the workshop materials and displays presented to the community at the in-person event on Jan. 30. An open comment period ran from Jan. 30 through Feb. 13 and over 70 individual submissions were received by our team.
US-95 Corridor Safety Displays
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Welcomes attendees to the workshop
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Outlines the primary goals of the workshop and provides a map of the corridor to help understand the area of focus for safety initiative discussions
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Summary of past, present and future traffic trends across sections of the corridor
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Overview of fatality, injury and property damage crashes along the corridor from 2020 to 2025
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Outlines the importance of engineering, enforcement and education and how they all work together to enhance safety along the corridor
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Shows how safety concerns and ideas are evaluated and developed into real projects
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Overview of the ITD project planning cycle and maps out future projects programmed for construction along the corridor
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Highlights ITD's operations crews and their vital role in keeping roads safe and functional
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Overview of how ITD maintains the roads year round, organized by season
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Introduces the Idaho State Police and provides an overview of their key regional responsibilities
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Explains the staffing structure for ISP and current vacancies
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Highlights the role of ISP's commercial vehicle enforcement officers in enhancing safety for all drivers.
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Overview of ITD's Port of Entry services that support commercial vehicle safety and compliance
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Introduces the SHIFT program and its role in education and prevention efforts for safe driving
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Explains how SHIFT uses crash data and trends to guide safety initiatives through programs, partnerships and safety campaigns
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Explains how Idaho ensures a quality Driver Education curriculum and provides flexible learning options for teens
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Highlights how OHS supports local police agencies to strengthen targeted enforcement initiatives and improve safety
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Outlines OHS programs and resources aimed directly at youth and community partners
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A 'thank you' to all workshop participants, and information on how to provide feedback
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Outlines next steps, available resources, and key agency contact information
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Results of the 2025 US-95 Corridor Road Safety Audit that focuses on the area between Mountain Meadows Road and Deep Creek Loop.
