The Idaho Transportation Department has received interest regarding the traffic control plan for the Five Mile to Orchard project on Interstate 84. You can see the entire traffic control plan for project by clicking here. ITD Construction projects that have shoulder or lane restrictions are required to include a traffic control plan that meet the … Read more
Continued development of an ATV trail from Elk City to Avery led to recent collaboration between multiple partners in north-central Idaho. Called the Gem Trail, this path for off-highway vehicles will stretch about 240 miles by next summer, connecting rural towns to economic development by improving available recreational opportunities. The Clearwater Basin Collaborative (CBC) first … Read more
BOISE -The Idaho Transportation Department and the city of Nampa will begin operational improvements and modifications to the ramps at the Interstate 84/Karcher Interchange in Nampa beginning the week of July 9. The project is scheduled to be complete this fall. Construction will include: *Eliminating exit 33B and adding lanes at exit 33A/Midland Blvd*Adding a second … Read more
The Cloverdale Overpass Bridge will remain closed indefinitely following a fiery crash on Interstate 84 late Saturday evening. The fire significantly damaged a section of the overpass. ITD inspectors have evaluated the damage and determined the bridge is not safe to travel on. The bridge will remain closed until full repairs can … Read more
Shoulder restrictions will be in place on Interstate 84 in Nampa at the Northside Boulevard interchange June 18-20. Crews will be driving test piles in the center median as part of early prep work for ITD’s Northside Interchange Replacement Project. Pile driving will be done during the day; this work is noisy. … Read more
The Idaho Transportation Department will resurface a five-mile section of Idaho Highway 45 (12th Avenue) in Nampa beginning the week of June 18. This maintenance is designed to seal and protect the roadway surface, and extend the life of the pavement. Construction is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through … Read more
Work will begin during the week of June 18 to repave ten miles of US-95 through Plummer to Moctileme Creek. Travelers can expect alternating, one-way traffic during construction, which is scheduled to last until mid-August. Crews plan to be on site Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The highway will … Read more
Construction to repair US-12 in Lewiston and US-95 in Moscow will begin the week of June 25 and is expected to last until mid-August. Repairs will reduce rutting and create a smoother ride for travelers on US-12 in Lewiston from the Memorial Bridge to the Rose Garden, as well as through the town of … Read more
With more than 4,200 bridges to inspect around the state, various crews with the Idaho Transportation Department are responsible for the safety of several structures, but this year, they will have another teammate to rely on: Kenny. Who is Kenny? Kenny is the department’s newest under-bridge inspection truck, or UBIT. This Kenworth A-62 truck has … Read more
The Long Bridge on US-95 and the adjacent pedestrian bridge near Sandpoint will undergo inspection this week to assess the need for future repairs. Inspectors will use a boat and fly a drone underneath both bridges at the beginning of the week, with an on-the-bridge inspection of the Long Bridge on Thursday that starts … Read more