At the Idaho Transportation Department, we're more than just roads and bridges. Check out our new ITD 101 video to see how we're connecting communities, ensuring safety, and keeping Idaho moving forward.
Idaho Transportation Department
Government Administration
Boise, Idaho 4,041 followers
Enhancing quality of life through transportation
About us
The state transportation system is inextricably woven into the fabric of Idaho life. The state's citizens use Idaho's transportation system to get to work, school, friends and recreation. They also rely on that system to bring goods to their stores, services to their doorstep, and to make sure the state's goods and services are delivered to the customers of the nation and the world. From the food they eat, to the letters they read, to the movies they drive to, Idahoans are empowered by transportation in complex and substantial ways. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has many opportunities for work variety and specialization. There are many careers to pursue at ITD including Engineering, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, and more. Working for ITD includes a competitive benefits package as well as an excellent work life balance with options such as flex time. Working with ITD can be a lifetime career choice with the opportunity for growth and advancement. Contact an ITD Recruiter at: careers@itd.idaho.gov or call 208-334-8664 .
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http://www.itd.idaho.gov
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- Boise, Idaho
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11331 W Chinden Blvd
Boise, Idaho 83714, US
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🚧 The westbound I-84 Eagle Road off-ramp will be closed tonight in Meridian. 🚧 Our paving crew has been working hard over the last two nights and completed the eastbound off-ramp and part of the westbound off-ramp. However, they need an additional night to finish the westbound ramp. 🕗 Closure Time: Begins at 8 p.m. tonight 🕠 Reopens: By 5:30 a.m. the following day Thank you for your patience and understanding! 👷
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ITD’s best equipment operators have been showcased each year since 1993 in the equipment roadeos held around the state! It's a competition, but it is also a learning experience and training event where the maintenance men and women hone skills that ultimately translate into better service for the road users of the Gem State. The State Roadeo was held in Athol on June 27 and the top six contestants will be sent to the nationals in Colorado later this year! Big shout-out to this year's winner Sheldon and the five others who will be going to nationals 👏
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No summers off for our crews, we're a year-round production 👏 In our latest episode of Behind the Cones, we're heading north. With some tough winters and hot summers, the 240 crew sees it all. Moscow/Potlatch Foreman Ty has worked for ITD over 20 years, and continues to emphasize how dangerous it can be for our crews out on the roadways. Check out the latest episode now.
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Who says you can't teach an old truck new tricks? A common challenge for ITD maintenance is the limited number of water trucks available to clear debris from roadways. Pocatello shed foreman Anthony and equipment technician Brad collaborated to convert a brine truck into a water truck for under $700! It is estimated a new water truck could cost up to $350,000. The solution? Installing a new duck-billed nozzle on an armature at the rear of the truck. By redirecting a water hose to the nozzle and lowering the arm into place, the brine truck is transformed and ready for use as a water truck 👏
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In the 1920s and 1930s, people used a machine called the Fresno scraper, pulled by three horses, to dig canals and ditches in sandy soil. Instead of shoveling by hand, they could use this machine to scoop and move a lot of soil easily! The Fresno scraper lifted soil into a C-shaped bowl, making it easier to drag with less effort. By lifting or lowering a handle, the operator could control how deep the scraper dug. Lift the handle to dig deeper, lower it to glide over the ground, and raise it high to dump the soil where needed! This machine was a big deal for farming and building. In 1991, it was named an International Historic Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. You can see it today at the San Joaquin County Historical Society & Museum. It's a piece of history that made moving dirt a lot easier!
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The calm after the storm 🌈 This stunning photo was taken on June 28 along State Highway 29 while inspecting the highway for washouts after a severe thunderstorm. SH-29 is a 13.6-mile-long highway starting in Leadore, ID. The first 4 miles are paved outside of Leadore, and the remaining miles are a graveled road! This photo was taken by Sheldon and was the winner of our June internal photo contest.
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Happy 50th birthday to ITD 🎂 On this day fifty years ago - July 1, 1974 - the Idaho Transportation Department was established, consolidating the Department of Highways, Aeronautics, Public Transportation, and the Traffic Safety Commission into one department. Over the past five decades, ITD has played a vital role in Idaho's development, reflecting the state's spirit of exploration and growth. Check out the video below to see a glimpse of ITD through the years.