Idaho Transportation Department

Nighttime work will be taking place at the State Highway 16 and State Highway 44 intersection this week. Starting tonight (6/8) crews will be completing striping work around the intersection, and later this week will work on connecting one of the future off ramps to State Highway 44!

Work will take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night with flaggers directing traffic.

Learn more about this week’s work: https://ow.ly/tBWN50Z9121

The Idaho Falls 690 Crew was recognized as ITD's 2025 Maintenance Team of the Year during the recent ITD Impact Awards.

Over the past year, this team took on challenges that went well beyond their regular maintenance responsibilities. While short-staffed during winter operations, they successfully trained seven new CDL holders, all while keeping up with the demands of maintaining one of Idaho's busiest urban areas.

When a particularly harsh winter left dozens of damaged guardrail sections across the Idaho Falls area, the crew didn't wait for someone else to solve the problem. Faced with new installation challenges, they worked with the fabrication shop to develop an innovative modification that allowed them to complete repairs using the equipment they had available.

The result? The team repaired 59 guardrail sections, installed more than 3,500 feet of rail, replaced hundreds of posts, and upgraded multiple impact attenuators — all while continuing to respond to crashes, emergencies, and daily maintenance needs. Big congratulations to the entire crew 👏

UPDATE*** **This closure does not impact the vehicular bridge or vehicle traffic on US-95 across the bridge**

Heads up North Idaho ⛔ Long Bridge PEDESTRIAN PATH adjacent to US-95 near Sandpoint will fully close at 5 p.m. today following recent inspections that identified significant structural deterioration affecting critical bridge components.

We understand how important this bridge is to the Sandpoint community. For many residents, it's a daily connection to work, services, neighborhoods, and loved ones. This decision was not made lightly, but public safety must come first.

ITD is continuing to evaluate next steps, explore potential accommodations for those most affected by the closure, and work with local partners to address impacts wherever possible.

Please note that walking or biking across the adjacent US-95 vehicle bridge is not recommended due to traffic and safety concerns.

Read the full story for additional details, including information about the closure, community impacts, and how to contact ITD if you anticipate hardship as a result of the closure https://ow.ly/QEqF50Z8hu5

I-15 lane closures ahead! 🚨

Lane closures will occur on southbound I-15 near the Fort Hall Interchange (Exit 80) from Saturday to Monday (June 6-8). This will allow crews to connect southbound traffic to the new lanes in the median of I-15 near Sheepskin Road.

You can expect:
• Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 6.
• Both lanes of I-15 are expected to be open by noon on Monday, June 8.
• Speed limits will stay reduced to 55 mph.

Please pay attention to signage and slow down when traveling through the work zone. Visit itd.idaho.gov/project/15northgatetoblackfoot to sign up for project updates.

🚧 Heads up, travelers on US-95 near Culdesac! 🚧

Construction is resuming in Culdesac Canyon this summer as crews continue work to improve safety and traffic flow through one of North-Central Idaho's busiest corridors.

The project includes a new southbound passing lane on the steep grade, giving drivers more opportunities to safely pass slower-moving vehicles while improving environmental infrastructure through the canyon.

Expect lane closures, flaggers and periodic delays during construction. Please slow down and watch for workers and equipment in the area. For more information about the upgrades to US-95, visit https://ow.ly/lVca50Z87Xu

Paving work continues on US-95 between the Y intersection in Payette and the Payette River Bridge.

What to expect:
– Nighttime and daytime work
– Lane closures on US-95 with signs and traffic control devices directing motorists
– Reduced speed limits
– Delays, consider using an alternate route

Remember to use caution in the work zones, plan ahead & check 511.

For more info🔗 itd.idaho.gov/project/95Payette

Oh, nothing much... just a big THUMBS UP to the Oldtown and Priest River community. 👍

Over the past few weeks, our maintenance crews have been out doing ditching work to make sure water flows away from the roadway and keeps the highway in good shape. It's the kind of work that isn't always glamorous, but it makes a big difference.

You know what else made a difference? The drivers who slowed down, stayed alert, and gave our crews room to work safely! 👏 Because of your patience and safe driving, our team was able to complete this work a little ahead of schedule.

So straight from our 112 crew to the community: "THANK YOU for helping us get the job done safely and efficiently. We appreciate you!"