It’s already been a busy few months of 2019 for the DMV and we’re highlighting a couple initiatives you may have been hearing about. The first is a partnership with the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC)—and the second is a renewed push to ensure all Idahoans know what the Star Card is–and how to get … Read more
The Idaho Transportation Department will begin work April 1, 2019 on two bridge construction projects along US-20. The new crossings will be located over Willow Creek in Camas County (MP 164) and Rock Creek in Blaine County (MP 173). During construction, ITD will remove aging culverts and surrounding earthwork at both locations, and construct new … Read more
BOISE – Utilizing another communication channel to expand outreach of the department’s accomplishments and mission, ITD added a video component to its usual hardcopy version of the annual report. In less than eight minutes, the annual report video summarizes the highly successful 2018 fiscal year and how the department worked to meet … Read more
Interstate 90 will be reduced to two lanes at night next week while crews prepare for continued construction this year to repair bridges over Huetter and Atlas roads. Construction in the area last year built crossovers that will allow all four lanes to remain open during daytime work, which is scheduled to … Read more
Traffic will be detoured overnight next week for motorists heading eastbound on Interstate 84 from Burley toward Pocatello as crews work to place girders on the newly constructed bridge. This is part of the Salt Lake Interchange replacement project, underway since May of last year. Construction is scheduled to finish by late … Read more
Earlier last week, crews in District 4 worked with the Headquarters Bridge section to repair damaged bridge joints on Interstate 84 near Glenns Ferry. It was most likely damaged due to the lower position of that joint compared to the rest of bridge deck and the resulting impact and vibration of passing vehicles. You can … Read more
In early April, crews will start work on the driving surface of the bridge over the St. Joe River on Idaho Highway 3 in St. Maries. Two lanes of traffic will run on the newest portion of the bridge, with this and other weather-dependent work, such as the placing of more sidewalks … Read more
From 2018: Traffic flows through construction on US-95 near the Kootenai River Bridge in Bonners Ferry. During the month of March, work on the east side of US-95 from Madison Street to Alderson Lane will relocate utilities in advance of paving. In the next few weeks, crews will remove some of the … Read more
Those interested in safety improvements at Aht’Wy Plaza on US-12 in Lewiston may now get their questions answered by visiting itdprojects.org/ahtwyinterchange. The Nez Perce Tribe and ITD published a joint website that offers visitors the opportunity to view the final report from the road safety audit, understand how the plaza developed and subscribe … Read more
LOWMAN – Idaho Transporation Department crews have cleared a section of Idaho Highway 21 from Idaho City to Mores Creek following significant snowfall. The section of ID-21 from Lowman to Stanley known as Canyon Creek remains closed. A large avalanche hit ID-21 in 2017 In the last week, the area has received … Read more