Severe weather causing multiple road closures and traffic delays across Idaho

A semi on it's side over a roadway in Idaho as a result of a severe storm. Law enforcement and ITD vehicles in the scene as well.

IDAHO — Multiple road closures across Idaho are currently in effect due to extreme winds and thunderstorms. Widespread incidents are causing traffic impacts such as downed trees, power lines, toppled semi-trucks, and more. Idaho Transportation Department crews across the state are working around the clock to be able to get roads open safely. ITD strongly … Read more

Northbound on-ramp at Northgate to close Sunday night

Sunday night at 7 p.m. the old northbound Interstate 15 on-ramp at the Northgate Interchange will be closed to facilitate opening a newly constructed on-ramp. The closure will continue until 6 a.m. on Monday morning. Traffic will be detoured to the Pocatello Creek interchange. For the most up to date travel information, drivers should check 511.idaho.gov … Read more

Potentially life-saving preventive measures: ITD tests new snowplow lighting

  In a continual effort to minimize snowplow strikes and increase safety, the Idaho Transportation Department is installing and testing upgraded lighting packages this winter. When encountering ITD snowplows on the road, drivers through eastern Idaho may see Two higher-mounted over-cab strobe lights Four larger, sturdier wing lights mounted atop and at the side of … Read more

Statewide impaired driving mobilization begins December 10

Graphic shows a person holding a phone in their hands. Text says: Winter plans need sober rides.

BOISE – The Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state for a holiday impaired driving mobilization beginning today, December 10 and running through January 2. The effort comes during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, when impaired driving crashes historically rise. Extra enforcement will be … Read more

New traffic pattern begins Thursday at SH-16 and SH-44

Aerial view of the State Highway 16 and State Highway 44 intersection showing heavy traffic, temporary signals, and active construction. Earthwork and construction equipment are visible around the intersection.

The Idaho Transportation Department will shift traffic at the State Highway 16 and State Highway 44 intersection overnight, starting tomorrow evening. Drivers can expect nighttime flagging and reduced speeds from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews move traffic into a new configuration. The shift will allow two lanes of traffic in each direction along … Read more

Karcher Road closed from Montana Avenue to Indiana Avenue this weekend

Aerial view of State Highway 55 at Montana Avenue, showing surrounding farmland, nearby homes, utility lines, and traffic at the intersection. One side of the roadway shows cleared ground for upcoming construction.

The Idaho Transportation Department will close State Highway 55 (Karcher Road) between Montana Avenue and Indiana Avenue this weekend. The closure will begin Friday at 10 p.m. with the highway reopening Monday at 5 a.m. This closure will allow crews to replace irrigation infrastructure just west of the SH-55 and Indiana Avenue intersection. This work … Read more