Idaho Transportation Department

At the Idaho Transportation Department, we're more than just roads and bridges. Check out our new ITD 101 video to see how we're connecting communities, ensuring safety, and keeping Idaho moving forward.

Last call - a few hours remain to get your application in for the ITD Design Construction Office Manager position in Lewiston. Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. Click here to learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/Ru0A50TAq5q

Election season is here, and if you’re placing signs along Idaho highways, remember to keep safety first! Always post signs outside the right-of-way (ROW), which includes shoulders and drainage areas. Signs in the ROW can block sightlines, distract drivers, and interfere with maintenance. Use fences or power poles as guides—don’t place signs between them and the highway. And don’t forget to ask permission before posting on private property. Help us keep our highways safe and follow these simple guidelines when posting temporary signs.

🚧 Calling All Construction Colleagues! 🚧 ITD and the Idaho Associated General Contractors are excited to announce the Fifth Annual 2024 ITD/AGC Excellence in Construction Partnering Awards! 🏆 Do you know of a transportation project that has set the standard for teamwork and collaboration? We’re seeking nominations for standout projects—whether they’re in progress or completed in the past 18 months—on Idaho's highways or local roads. Nomination Deadline: October 21, 2024, at 7 p.m. MST. For more details and the nomination form, visit: https://lnkd.in/gf9mnxkY Let’s celebrate teamwork and the projects that make a difference in Idaho’s infrastructure! 👷♂️👷♀️ #ConstructionExcellence #Teamwork #Infrastructure

Did you know Idaho’s main road agency has had several names throughout its history? 🚦 State Highway Commission (1913-1919) 🏗️ Department of Public Works, Bureau of Highways (1919-1950) 🛣️ State Department of Highways (1950-1974) 🚛 Idaho Transportation Department (1974-present) Over a century of keeping Idaho’s roads safe!

Starting Monday, roadside construction will commence on U.S. Highway 95 between Riggins and the Time Zone Bridge to reduce the chance of rockfall. Read more here: https://ow.ly/vhXm50TwhW0

When you see the ITD logo, you might think of construction or snow removal—but there's so much more behind it. We're often the first responders when emergencies happen—whether it's a car accident, a roadside breakdown, or even a plane crash. This summer, when two crop duster planes collided near US-26, our striping crew was working that road and became first on the scene to assess the pilots' condition. And when a motorcycle crashed on I-15, our maintenance crew was already there, helping before anyone else could arrive. Our teams are on the road every day, not just to keep them safe but to ensure you are too. We work alongside police, paramedics, and emergency responders to make sure that we're doing all we can to get help on the way, run traffic control, or lend a hand in any way. From minor incidents to life-threatening emergencies, we're there because we care about the communities we live in. When you see us out there, remember that we're not just road workers or the ones causing delays. We're neighbors, family members, and friends, looking out for you on Idaho's roads. Stay safe and please, be patient and respectful when you see our crews. They may just be the ones to help before anyone else can.

There's interesting details in a lot of what we do- things you might never notice! The steel drum rollers that we use after paving expel a combination of water and degreaser as they work. This keeps the asphalt from sticking to the drum or tires so the road can be compacted for the best possible performance, and traffic can get travelling over the new pavement faster. 😎🚗

One of the many projects happening along State Highway 55 is hazerdoues tree removal! This week, we began removing around 1,000 potentially hazardous trees along a ten-mile stretch north of Banks. These dying and diseased trees are being cleared so we can boost driver safety, improve wildlife visibility, and create better fire protection zones. The project will take about six weeks, with traffic reduced to a single lane where the work is happening—but don’t worry, we’ll keep weekends clear! Expect some delays, so plan ahead and make your trip as smooth as possible by checking 511.idaho.gov.

It’s Child Passenger Safety Week! This week is dedicated to a few of our favorite things—car seats, booster seats, and seat belts, oh my. Ok, we know car seats can be a pain. But we’re here to help. Did you know you can schedule a free car seat check-in with one of our Child Passenger Safety Technicians? Learn all about it and what to expect in our latest blog: A Solution to Car Seat Confusion! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gmpzi7Me #ChildPassengerSafetyWeek #childpassengersafety #ITD