The Idaho Transportation Department is hosting a virtual public hearing to collect comments on a proposal to reclassify several highways in Idaho County as legal for carrying heavier loads. If approved, these highways could support commercial loads weighing up to 129,000 pounds. KBC Trucking of Kooskia submitted an application to ITD earlier this month requesting … Read more
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is changing construction plans with a revised final lane configuration for the Eagle Rd. and Idaho Highway 44 intersection to build and upgraded traditional, signalized intersection with additional turn and through lanes in Eagle. When complete this fall, the revised lane configuration will eliminate displaced left turn … Read more
Plans to expand US-95 south of Moscow are one step closer to construction, as the Army Corps of Engineers granted a permit to the Idaho Transportation Department on March 9, 2021. “This permit was one of the last few hurdles to get our plans out to construction and make the highway safer,” … Read more
Update #3: 12:45 p.m. 3/16/2021 Crews are removing debris from the rockslide and working to open a single lane for travel. At this time, the closure will be extended beyond 2:00 p.m. today. Conditions are variable and no estimate can be given if the highway will open today or tomorrow. Motorists are encouraged to consider … Read more
The Idaho Transportation Department’s Division of Aeronautics (ITD) is seeking public comments as it considers restoring and managing a backcountry airstrip in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The Hoodoo Meadows airstrip (as shown in image above) is the highest in the state at an elevation of 8,200 feet, and provides access to the Frank Church – … Read more
The Idaho Transportation Department is in the process of designing improvements to US-95 between Sagle and Sandpoint, with the first phase planned for construction this summer. “This is one of the true concerns of Bonner County,” said Steve Klatt, the director for the Bonner County Road and Bridge Department. “It’s been a tremendously collaborative effort … Read more
Spring construction picks back up on Idaho Highway 55 between Smiths Ferry and the Rainbow Bridge Monday, March 15. The Idaho Transportation Department’s project will widen shoulders, add guardrail, and straighten this curvy one-mile stretch of highway to improve safety. Watch the video below to see the project. Earlier this month, … Read more
As highways in Idaho start to warm up this spring, they become more susceptible to damage from heavy traffic, prompting state and local transportation agencies to enforce seasonal restrictions. VIDEO: Congestion and repairs as a result of spring breakup. Restrictions on state highways are noted on 511 and are put up days in advance to … Read more
Idaho 511 is a valuable resource for travelers all year long, and now our newest version of the website has officially launched! Take some time to get familiar with the layout and check out the features. Head to 511.idaho.gov to try out the latest Idaho 511. Your favorite features from our “Full Featured” website are … Read more
The Idaho Transportation Department’s Interagency Working Group for Public Transportation (IWG) will hold its first meeting of 2021 on Wednesday, March 10. The meeting will take place online via Webex from 1 – 3 p.m. Subsequent IWG meetings are scheduled for June 22, September 28, and December 14 online. The IWG advises … Read more