The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) invites community input on shoulder widening plans for US-12 east of Kooskia via an online meeting at itdprojects.org/us12rangerstationtoholly from today (June 4) to June 25. “We aim to enhance safety for motorists and bicyclists alike with the improvements we are proposing,” ITD Resident Engineer Joe Schacher said. “The design is … Read more
The Idaho Transportation Department invites community members to give input on improvements to Idaho 75 in Ketchum via an online discussion at itdprojects.org/idaho-75-elkhorn-road. The online discussion will be open from June 4 to June 18. “During this time of social-distancing restrictions, we recognize that community involvement is still essential to the success of this project,” said ITD … Read more
Construction is expected to begin south of Burley on Monday (June 8) at the intersection of Idaho Highway 27, West 600 South and South Pole Line Road. “This safety improvement will widen the roadway and provide designated left turn lanes for motorists traveling on the highway,” said ITD Project Manager Brock Dillé. “It will also increase … Read more
Construction is expected to begin Monday (June 8) on US-93 near Idaho Highway 74 at milepost 38. “In the next few weeks, we will add a longer turn lane for motorists traveling northbound toward Twin Falls,” said ITD Project Manager Brock Dillé. “This will improve safety in the area by providing a designated lane for motorists to decelerate when … Read more
The Idaho Transportation Department will begin repairs this week on Idaho Highway 75 in Blaine County to address areas damaged during the winter months. Work will occur on various stretches of roadway between milepost 118 and 132 on both north and southbound lanes. Weather permitting, crews are anticipated to complete work by the … Read more
Drivers can expect delays at several signals on Northwest Boulevard/Ramsey Road as crews upgrade technology early next week. Crews are expected on site from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. to replace controllers and detection devices. Work will start Monday night (June 8) and could take up to three nights. The following intersections will receive upgrades: … Read more
Weather permitting, on Monday (June 1) the Idaho Transportation Department will begin sealcoating a portion of US-20 west of Fairfield from milepost 124 to 151 to preserve the pavement. “Over the next two weeks, we will sealcoat approximately 27 miles of highway,” said ITD Project Manager Sam Purser. “This is the final … Read more
Two detours are expected to occur next month in relation to the construction on US-30 from N 400 West to Parke Avenue in Burley. “This project has been underway since February of this year, and we are expected to finish this fall,” said ITD Project Manager Kenny Lively. “We are transitioning four … Read more
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) invites community input on updated design and construction plans for the Interstate 90 and Idaho Highway 41 interchange via an online meeting at itdprojects.org/i90idaho-41 from today (May 28) to June 18. “Our two previous open houses drew in 300 people,” ITD Project Manager Shannon Stein said. “We’d … Read more
The dedicated right turn lane to Eagle Road from eastbound Chinden is closed during construction. Drivers are able to turn right to southbound Eagle Road from the thru lane. This lane configuration will allow crews to construct new roadway on the south side of Chinden. Commuters should expect increased delays and use … Read more