Starting Wednesday, October 9, traffic will be detoured around a closure on Idaho Highway 97 nine miles north of Harrison as contractors repair damage from a March 2017 slide. The detour will last for three weeks, with drivers directed to Asbury Road and Half Round Bay Road as alternate routes. Work includes … Read more
The culmination of the year’s innovation efforts for the department put the spotlight on several money- and time-saving ideas that improve efficiencies, stretch taxpayer dollars and improve services for the main ITD customer – the road user. This year’s Best of the Best were selected after Innovation Stewards from the districts and divisions named their … Read more
Drill crews will gather soil samples near the junction of I-90 and ID-41 in Post Falls through the month of October to gather data for the interchange’s redesign. Sample collection will affect drivers next week (Sept. 30) as crews start working nights. Nighttime work between 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. will require … Read more
Lane reductions are anticipated next week on the Perrine Bridge as the Idaho Transportation Department moves heavy equipment from one end of the structure to the other. Weather permitting, work is expected to begin Tuesday morning (Sept. 24) at approximately 8:15 a.m. Crews will first work on the northbound lanes before moving … Read more
The Idaho Transportation Department will continue repairs next week on Idaho Highway 75 in Blaine County. Work will occur on two stretches of roadway between River Street and Weyyakin Drive in Ketchum. Additional work will also take place near Hailey. Weather permitting, crews are anticipated to complete work within two weeks. “Our … Read more
Final repairs will begin next week to US-95 near Rock Creek north of Bonners Ferry to address the failing slope, depending on weather and the completion of the contractor’s other slide repairs at milepost 498 near Naples. Work will last through mid-October and will involve excavating material and installing drains to stabilize … Read more
Lane restrictions on the Perrine Bridge are expected to continue through the end of next week, and intermittently through October as crews conduct inspections and maintenance. Crane operations will require alternating lane closures across the bridge beginning Tuesday, Sept. 24. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and follow signs in the work … Read more
Crews will start paving nearly five miles of US-12 west of Orofino this Thursday, September 19. They are expected to remain on site until the middle of October, though traffic impacts after paving will be minimal. Replacing deteriorating pavement from Big Canyon Road to Tuning Drive is estimated to take one week, with … Read more
Work has started to further connect Garwood and Athol by building nine miles of a paved shared use path along the east side of US-95 to tie into existing facilities. Construction will last until late October with minimal impacts to drivers. A shoulder or lane closure on US-95 near Garwood in late … Read more
Due to inclement weather, the traffic detour planned for Wednesday of this week has been rescheduled for the early morning hours of Thursday, September 12. This detour will affect motorists heading eastbound on Interstate 84 from Burley toward Pocatello. During this time, crews will work to place concrete on the deck of … Read more