9/1/2005
Highway construction suspended Sept. 2-5 to accommodate holiday travelers
BOISE -- Most work on highway construction projects throughout Idaho will be suspended Friday (May 28) through Monday (May 31) to accommodate holiday traffic during the Memorial Day weekend, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
More than 40 projects are under way throughout the state. Traffic impacts already in place, such as lane restrictions, detours and reduced speed limits, may continue during the holiday weekend.
Motorists can improve their safety during holiday travel by following these tips:
- Always wear your seat belt. Idaho law requires everyone in a vehicle to be properly restrained. State and local law enforcement are increasing patrols for seat belt violators through June 6.
- Put children in the right safety seat. Keeping kids safe on the road means putting them in the right safety restraint at the right age. Children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in the back seat. For information on what safety restraint is right for your child, visit www.NHTSA.dot.gov or http://itd.idaho.gov/ohs/ChildSafety.
- Dont drink and drive. Choose a designated driver if your holiday celebrations include alcohol.Pay attention. Distractions in and out of your vehicle may take your attention away from driving. Accidents can be caused by split-second distractions such as spilled drinks, changing a radio station or Plan ahead. For weekly construction updates on the state highway and interstate system, consult the Idaho Road Report. The report can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week (including holidays) by phone or on the Internet. For online access, visit the transportation departments road report at http://itd.idaho.gov/apps/roadreport.