Travel advisory: Motorists should plan for multiple construction projects on U.S. 95 and ID-55 between the Treasure Valley and West Central Mountains destinations

Cars stopped by flagger on Idaho Highway 55

As summer travel heats up the Idaho Transportation Department wants motorists to prepare for short delays on U.S. Highway 95 and Idaho Highway 55 as several construction projects will be ongoing between the Treasure Valley and popular destinations, such as Cascade, Council, New Meadows, and McCall. Each project will have its own … Read more

ITD doubles summer flagging resources at Idaho Highway 55 and Banks-Lowman Road to aid safety and mobility

The Idaho Transportation Department’s Southwest Idaho Office will double the number of days flagging will be conducted at the intersection of Idaho Highway 55 and the Banks-Lowman Road, which can see significant congestion during summer Sundays. The Department will deploy flaggers on the six weekends this summer anticipated to have the highest number of travelers … Read more

ITD launches two-week virtual meeting (May 21-June 4) to share next steps for Idaho 16 extension

Online Public Meeting Invite

The Idaho Transportation Department launches a two-week online meeting today (May 21) to share plans for the next phase of extending Idaho Highway 16 through the central Treasure Valley. The meeting will be available from May 21 to June 4 at itdprojects.org/idaho16. The meeting includes a virtual tour and design plans for the future north-south … Read more

Idaho Transportation Board puts new money to work across Idaho

LEWISTON – The Idaho Transportation Board approved dozens of new road projects across every corner of the state Wednesday afternoon (May 19) during its regular monthly meeting in Lewiston. The projects include $350 million in construction work that is expected to begin sometime next year. Many of the projects are part of Idaho Governor Brad Little’s “Building Idaho’s … Read more