Latah County, Idaho, residents who showed up to a public hearing March 21 held by the Idaho Transportation Department were largely opposed to a proposal that would allow trucks up to 129,000 pounds on U.S. Highway 95 and sections of state Highways 3 and 8 in the county.
March 22, 2017Government
Heavier Loads Proposed for Some North Idaho Highways
Bigger, heavier trucks could be traveling on U.S. Highway 95 and several other North Idaho highways in the future.
October 5, 2016Government
Idaho DOT Named Finalist for State’s Most Innovative Company
The Idaho Transportation Department is an Idaho Innovative Company of the Year finalist. The government agency was surprisingly named as one of three finalists by the Idaho Technology Council. The winner will be announced on Oct. 25 in Boise.
September 29, 2016Government
Idaho Truckers Now Can Carry 129,000 Pounds on Interstate
As of July 1, Idaho truckers are now able to carry loads up to 129,000 pounds on interstate highways after being allowed to do so on state roads for three years. The change on Idaho's interstates was the result of a provision inserted in the FAST Act by Rep. Mike Simpson. Â
July 19, 2016Government
DOT Awards Emergency Funds to Idaho
The Idaho Transportation Department will receive $500,000 in federal aid to repair parts of state Highway 14 in Idaho County damaged by rock slides, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Feb. 29.
March 1, 2016Government
Transportation Bills Lack Traction With Idaho Legislature
Idaho senators apparently have no appetite for transportation funding proposals this session.
February 19, 2016Government
Idaho Transportation Committees Take Aim at Large Highway Truckloads, Real ID Rules
Taking action related to Real ID and allowing 129,000-pound loads on Idaho's interstate highways are two of the top issues for the House and Senate transportation committees this session.
January 28, 2016Government
Idaho’s Weight Limit Likely to Rise to 129,000 Pounds
Pending expected approval from Gov. Butch Otter and the state Legislature, Idaho truckers soon will be carrying loads of up to 129,000 pounds, bringing them in line with those from neighboring Nevada and Utah.
January 6, 2016Government
Idaho Agency Schedules Hearing on Oversize Transport Permits
The Idaho Transportation Department scheduled hearings late last week on whether to issue overweight, oversize transport permits for four massive loads of refinery equipment after a state administrative law judge nullified permits the state had issued to ConocoPhillips Co. in October.
December 13, 2010