The Idaho Transportation Department is asking for input on the just-released draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program. The 2023-2029 ITIP is a seven-year master plan of the state’s transportation improvement projects.
Projects can range from large-scale interstate improvements to smaller projects like the installation of a new guardrail. In all, the draft ITIP includes projects in all 44 counties and all modes of transportation. Projects were selected based on technical data, as well as input from local officials and residents. Projects newly funded in North Central Idaho with this update include: Resurfacing U.S. Highway 12 from Greer to Kamiah in 2024; Extending the northbound passing lane on U.S. Highway 95 over Crooks Hill north of Viola in 2029; and Modifying curves and adding guardrail to US-95 from Rapid River to Riggins in 2029.
Also construction originally planned for this summer on US-12 between Orofino and Greer has been combined with a 2023 project to repave State Highway 11 from the top of Greer Grade to Weippe. Both projects will be jointly advertised this fall, with some construction possible before winter.
