The westbound off-ramp at Exit 1 on Interstate 86 at the Salt Lake Interchange is expected to be closed tomorrow (Dec. 3) from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists heading west from Pocatello to Salt Lake will need to take Exit 216 at the Declo Interchange and re-enter I-84 toward Salt Lake. … Read more
The Idaho Transportation Department has finished upgrading the street lights in Ada County from high pressure sodium bulbs to more efficient LED fixtures, saving an estimated 50% annually in energy costs. In total, 537 fixtures were upgraded on the state highway system across the county. These lights are often installed on freeway … Read more
Work is expected to begin tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 1) on a culvert placement along Idaho Highway 46 north of Buhl from milepost 87 to 88. In addition to the culvert work, maintenance crews will also add material to the shoulder of the highway. “This area currently has an open ditch with a … Read more
The new interchange at US-95 and Idaho Highway 53 opened today and is the first of its kind in North Idaho. “A single-point urban interchange (SPUI) is new to our area, so drivers should take time to learn how to use it and be patient with others as they do the same,” ITD Project Manager … Read more
Both lanes of Idaho Highway 55 are now back open to traffic, as the Idaho Transportation Department’s Smiths Ferry project pauses for the winter. This fall crews made steady progress, working to widen shoulders, add guard rail, and straighten ID-55 between Smiths Ferry and the Rainbow Bridge. The project team safely removed … Read more
The westbound off-ramp at Exit 1 on Interstate 86 at the Salt Lake Interchange is expected to be closed from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. tomorrow and Friday (Nov. 19-20). Motorists heading west from Pocatello to Salt Lake will need to take Exit 216 at the Declo Interchange and re-enter I-84 toward … Read more
As winter weather arrives in Idaho, the Idaho Transportation Department has launched its annual winter safety campaign, “Idaho Ready.” The campaign aims to help drivers prepare for challenging conditions on the state’s highways, offering tips and resources to stay safe before drivers hit the road. Short videos, blog posts, and photos will be posted weekly … Read more
Drivers should be prepared for drifting and blowing snow on US-95 as the National Weather Service predicts a hazardous combination of snow and wind for the weekend. “Snow is predicted for all of North Central Idaho, but on the Camas Prairie especially winds could cause drifting from Cottonwood to White Bird Hill,” … Read more
Rock blasting is underway between Smiths Ferry and the Rainbow Bridge as road construction continues on ID-55. The goal is to make this narrow, curvy mile-long stretch of state highway safer, by building wider shoulders, adding guardrail, and straightening the road. 140,000 cubic yards of rock need to come off the canyon, and it’s happening … Read more
Drivers heading westbound on Interstate 86 tonight and tomorrow night should plan extra time for a 15-mile detour. The detour will be in place between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. both nights, with traffic directed onto 2880 East and North Yale Road. Motorists heading west from Pocatello will take Exit 15 for … Read more