4/5/2019
MEDIA ADVISORY: ITD reminds drivers of safety in work zones; media event to be held in Blackfoot on Monday.
BLACKFOOT -- The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) reminds motorists to drive carefully through work zones -- for their own safety and the safety of construction workers.
ITD has more than a dozen projects planned this year in Eastern Idaho. Each project is different in terms of road pattern changes and reduced speed limits. https://itdprojects.org/#projectMap
Each year, ITD draws special attention to safe driving in or near work zones during Work Zone Awareness Week, April 8-12.
A special event will be held for the media on Monday, April 8 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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MEDIA ADVISORY
What: National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week media event with ITD workers and other safety partners will be available for soundbites, interviews, etc.
When: Monday, April 8 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: ITD Blackfoot Maintenance Yard, 380 West 50 North State Rd. 83221 - DO NOT GPS ADDRESS, use directions below.
DIRECTIONS: Exit 93 on I-15 go West onto US26 heading to Arco. Cross the Snake River going West and pass the light at the Sinclair. Turn RIGHT on Worthen Rd or 350 W, immediately after the Sinclair. Head North on Worthen Rd for about 100+ yards, cross the canal and turn LEFT on Rowe Rd (right after the canal). This road leads into our yard on the right.
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