The Idaho Transportation Department is in the process of designing improvements to US-95 between Sagle and Sandpoint, with the first phase planned for construction this summer. “This is one of the true concerns of Bonner County,” said Steve Klatt, the director for the Bonner County Road and Bridge Department. “It’s been a tremendously collaborative effort … Read more
Spring construction picks back up on Idaho Highway 55 between Smiths Ferry and the Rainbow Bridge Monday, March 15. The Idaho Transportation Department’s project will widen shoulders, add guardrail, and straighten this curvy one-mile stretch of highway to improve safety. Watch the video below to see the project. Earlier this month, … Read more
Waiahole Bridge is safe to travel Posted on Mar 11, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) makes the following statement regarding speculation on the structural integrity of Waiahole Bridge on Kamehameha Highway. Crews cleared debris from the bridge piers late Wednesday into early Thursday. We have not … Read more
March 11 update on Kuhio Highway closures Posted on Mar 11, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will maintain closures on Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai until we can safely assess and stabilize the slopes. Currently impacted areas are: NEW closure of … Read more
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – March 11, 2021 – A project to replace a bridge on Interstate 880 over Potato Creek will begin on Monday, Mar. 15, and end on Wednesday, Dec. 1, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Council Bluffs construction office. Initial work will include constructing a crossover. Starting on Apr. … Read more
CRESTON, Iowa – March 11, 2021 – A project to replace a bridge on U.S. 169 over the middle fork of the Grand River 5.3 miles south of Iowa 2 requires closing the roadway to traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Apr. 5, weather permitting, until Thursday, July 29, according to the Iowa Department of … Read more
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Mar. 11, 2021 – Council Bluffs residents and interstate travelers will soon notice construction activities beginning near the Interstate 29/I-480/West Broadway System Interchange. The I-29/I-480/West Broadway System Interchange project includes the area of I-29 north of the Union Pacific Railroad bridge to a point just west of North 25th Street, along … Read more
AMES, Iowa – March 11, 2021 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for two proposed bridge replacements on U.S. 69 in Polk County. The first proposed project is the replacement of an existing bridge on U.S. 69 over Fourmile Creek 0.3 miles north of Polk County Road F-22. The second proposed … Read more
Sections of Kuhio Highway on the north shore to remain closed until slopes stabilize Posted on Mar 10, 2021 in Highways News, Main, News LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will maintain closures on Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai until we can safely assess and stabilize the slopes. … Read more
As highways in Idaho start to warm up this spring, they become more susceptible to damage from heavy traffic, prompting state and local transportation agencies to enforce seasonal restrictions. VIDEO: Congestion and repairs as a result of spring breakup. Restrictions on state highways are noted on 511 and are put up days in advance to … Read more