But we remain committed to improving the state's highway system, so there are many new projects starting this year as well. Bala said projects to improve the capacity, condition and safety of the state highway system are scattered throughout rural and urban Southeast Idaho, with particular emphasis on the U.S. 30 and U.S. 91 corridors. Bala also encouraged the public to stay aware of construction-related traffic restrictions by using the transportation department's Idaho Road Report. Construction reports are updated weekly on Fridays. Bala said he expected the hot line to begin reporting construction by late April.
Communication is key to keeping surprises out of commutes and project planning.
Project details are estimates made at time of preparation and ITD recommends the public use the Idaho Road Report for updates. Utah State Line to Deep Creek, Oneida County. The transportation department applied for and received federal discretionary funds for improvements to 16 miles of Interstate 15 from the Utah border to Malad. This project will extend the life of the interstate by installing metal dowel bars across adjacent joints. This improvement will distribute the weight of traffic across each joint more evenly and inhibit the joints from moving up and down, reducing damage to the roadway.