Independence Day is nearly and for many of us that means fireworks, barbeques and road trips. As Idahoans prepare for their holiday travels, the Idaho Office of Highway Safety reminds them to be engaged behind the wheel. “It’s an exciting time of year,” said Highway Safety Manager John Tomlinson. “There is so much going on … Read more
To extend the life of previously completed highway projects, sealcoats will be applied to several highways throughout the region starting July 9. The newly-treated surface helps preserve the pavement and provides for better vehicle traction. When sealcoats are applied, roadways will be reduced to one lane. Motorists should anticipate short delays and … Read more
Repairs to Idaho Highway 5 near Plummer will begin the week of July 9. Construction will fix damage caused by a March 2017 landslide at milepost 5.8. Crews will remove and replace unstable material below the highway. New material is designed to anchor the hillside and prevent future landslides. Travelers can expect … Read more
Fifty miles of US-12 will be paved this summer to improve mobility and safety in the area, with work set to start on the first section during the week of July 9. The 27-mile section between Tumble Creek and Saddle Camp Road will be resurfaced first, followed by the 23-mile section between Warm … Read more
To extend the life of previously completed highway projects, sealcoats will be applied to several highways throughout the region starting the week of July 9. When sealcoats are applied, roadways will be reduced to one lane. Motorists should anticipate short delays and watch for the presence of pilot cars. Sealcoating is a … Read more
The Idaho Transportation Department is seeking public comment from July 1 – July 30 on the FY 2019-25 draft of the Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP), and all transportation stakeholders are encouraged to participate. The ITIP is a seven-year “roadmap” for planning and developing transportation projects, including: – Highways and bridges– Bicycle and pedestrian facilities– Highway … Read more
The Idaho Transportation Department will close the left-most lane of eastbound Interstate 84 beneath the Cloverdale Overpass Sunday, July 1. This will allow crews to perform work in preparation for replacing the damaged bridge. Crews will drill beneath the existing bridge to test the soil composition. This will inform what treatment is … Read more
SHOSHONE—On Thursday, June 28th E. coli bacteria were found in the Hagerman Rest Area water supply located south of Hagerman on US-30. The discovery was made during routine quarterly testing conducted by the Idaho Transportation Department. Drinking fountains have been disabled but the rest area will remain open while ITD works with … Read more
Crews are currently working to stabilize and prepare to remove the overhead sign structure on the Kootenai River Bridge just north of Bonners Ferry this evening after it appears to have been struck by a vehicle. The steel sign structure, which is estimated to weigh approximately 10,000 pounds, remains bolted in place … Read more
The Ada County Highway District Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to support ITD’s plan to replace the Cloverdale Road bridge over Interstate 84. The concurrence provides a unified front for ACHD and ITD on how best to address this emergency. The Idaho Transportation Board passed a resolution last week to replace the … Read more