Idaho Dept. of Transportation - Wed July 24, 2024
Idaho Transportation Department Celebrates Its 50th Birthday
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) turns 50 years old this year, celebrating half a century of connecting Idaho's travelers with their many destinations. On July 1, 1974, the Idaho Transportation Department was officially established, bringing together the Department of Highways, Aeronautics, Public Transportation, and the Traffic Safety Commission under one department....
ITD - Thu June 27, 2024
Several Construction Projects Kicking Off On Idaho Highway
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is advancing several projects north of Eagle this summer along State Highway 55. These projects include lane closures and reduced speeds in various locations between Eagle and New Meadows....
Sandvik - Tue June 25, 2024
Tyler Rental Expands Sandvik Mobile Crushers & Screens Distributor Territory to Include Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana
Sandvik announced the expansion of Tyler Rental's mobile crushers and screens distributor territory to include Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Tyler Rental will be responsible for selling Sandvik mobile crushers and screens in combination with full aftermarket support through the supply of spare and wear parts and local customer service....
Idaho Transportation Department - Wed May 29, 2024
Idaho Officials Approve Resolution for Bridge Construction
The Idaho Transportation Board approved a resolution to begin next steps to enhance Magic Valley regional mobility, including consideration of a third Snake River crossing near Twin Falls. ITD was approved to utilize up to $9 million to initiate recommendations presented based on a feasibility study developed with stakeholder interviews, traffic evaluations, design reviews, and close coordination with the Third River Joint Powers Board, the city of Twin Falls, and the Magic Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization....
Micron - Tue April 30, 2024
Micron Announces Agreement to Build Factory in Boise, Idaho
The U.S. Department of Commerce and Micron Technology have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to approximately $6.14 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act to boost U.S....
Idaho Transportation Department - Wed February 07, 2024
Mitch Watkins Joins Idaho Transportation Board as South-Central Member
On Jan. 23, Gov. Brad Little announced the appointment of Twin Falls businessman Mitch Watkins as the new south-central Idaho (District 4) representative to the Idaho Transportation Board, replacing Jim Kempton, who retired at the end of January after nearly 12 years....
Idaho Dept. of Transportation - Tue February 06, 2024
Longest-Serving Member of Idaho Transportation Board Jim Kempton to Retire
Jim Kempton, who has served the eight south-central Idaho counties as the District 4 representative on the Idaho Transportation Board since March 2012, is set to retire at the end of the month. At 11 years of service, Kempton is the longest-serving board member....
Associated Press - Wed January 10, 2024
Demolition of Idaho House Brings Out Many Emotions
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) The house where four University of Idaho students were killed in 2022 was demolished, marking an emotional step for the victims' families and a close-knit community that was shocked and devastated by the brutal stabbings....
Idaho Transportation Department - Wed November 29, 2023
Idaho Transportation Department Reevaluating State Highway 16 to Address Its Needs
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has started the process of reevaluating an environmental assessment of State Highway 16 (SH-16) first completed in 2005. While holding to an approved highway alignment from the 2005 study, other features such as roadway connections and highway capacity will be reevaluated to address the needs of growth through the year 2050....
ITD - Wed November 29, 2023
Idaho Transportation Dept. Delivers State Christmas Tree
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) delivered Idaho's state Christmas tree to the steps of the Capitol. This year's tree, which is always a blue spruce, stands at approximately 45 ft. tall and will be cut down to approximately 35 ft....
