FUNDING: Idaho to Spend $7 Billion on Transportation

Idaho Transportation Department Seeks Feedback on Investment Plan

What starts with an F, and ends in a G, and everyone likes to complain about it when it's too late? If you guessed 'funding' you would be correct. Do you know how we like to complain about road construction in Idaho, how our tax dollars are being spent, and how nobody has asked our opinion?  Well, here’s your chance to weigh in on all of that before the final decisions are made. 

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has released a draft of the Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP) and is asking for public feedback. This plan outlines the state's transportation priorities and guides investment decisions for the next seven years, through 2031. Public comments are welcomed through July 31. 

With that in mind, this is your opportunity to raise concerns about any of the upcoming projects, or make ITD aware of any issues that are being overlooked.

Overview of Planned Projects

The draft ITIP includes a range of transportation projects, from major interstate upgrades to smaller projects like installing new guardrails. Projects span across Idaho’s 44 counties and cover all modes of transportation. The selection process uses technical data and input from local officials and residents.

How to View and Comment on the Draft Plan

To view the draft ITIP and submit comments, visit itd.idaho.gov/funding. There, you can access an interactive map to learn about specific projects and provide feedback directly through the portal.

Funding Details: Where is the Money Going?

The draft ITIP outlines plans for $6.9 billion in funding, with $200 million allocated to pavements and $100 million to bridges each year.

Key Projects

• US-93 (2027): Pavement restoration, widening, and rumble strips between Hollister and 3250, 3250 to 3800, and 3800 to 9330.
• SH-75 (2025): Full reconstruction from Elkhorn to River Run and pavement repair in Bellevue.
• Pole Line and Blue Lakes Intersection (2025): Evaluation and study.
• Red Cap Corner to I-84 (2025): Study and preliminary design.
• SH-93 (2031): Widening to four lanes from the blinking light in Jerome to R Canal.
• SH-50 and Rock Creek Road (2031): Realignment to 90 degrees and addition of a traffic signal.

How You Can Submit Comments

Comments can be submitted via email to itipcomments@itd.idaho.gov, by phone at 208-334-8063, or mailed to:

ITIP – Comments
Attn: Abby Peterson
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707

Paper copies of the ITIP are available at regional offices and can be requested by contacting the Idaho Transportation Department at 208-334-4455. All comments will be reviewed and incorporated into the ITIP where appropriate, with responses sent by September.

Next Steps

After approval by the Idaho Transportation Board in September, the ITIP will be submitted to the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency in October. Public input is crucial to ensure the ITIP addresses the prioritized needs of Idaho's communities. ITD wants your input. You should take advantage of it.