7/31/2020

Disaster Response
Shoofly around US-95 slide south of Riggins now open
For the second time in the last month, ITD has managed to open up the temporary road around the base of the massive rockslide on US-95 since the first of two events blocked the only north-south route in Idaho on July 3. Previously, the temporary road had opened to traffic on July 8, but significant movement on the slope above crews forced a longer closure. Within 24 hours, that "movement" resulted in a huge boulder falling to the road and wiping out big metal containers at the berm.
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Safety Corner
Employee ideas and video talents needed as we plan for 2020 Safety Stand Down
From D4 District Engineer Jesse Barrus: I hope everyone is doing well, coping with all the change and uncertainty. We are planning another Safety Stand Down for September. The specific date will be announced soon. We will be doing this over a virtual platform. This year, we will be focusing on COVID-19 best practices and new norms (business or personal) we have identified in our work areas. There are two main areas where you can help us as we plan this event:
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Teamwork
D3 maintenance partners with HQ Bridge to clear hard-to-reach debris
Sadly, I’m quickly approaching a time in life where the aid of a long stick is becoming more necessary to reach that sweet spot in the middle of my back needing to be itched – it’s a helpful tool to get the job done. That’s the first thought I had in relating to the recent work done to clean bridges in District 3.
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Safety Corner
Railroad crossing at District 2 Road in Bonners Ferry safer with new gates and lights
Drivers crossing railroad tracks at District 2 Road in Bonners Ferry will now benefit from new gates and lights that were installed earlier this month.
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ITD In Motion (VIDEO)
Latest ITD In Motion video highlights work on north Idaho interchange, boulder blasting in Riggins and I-84 bridge slide
In this week’s ITD In Motion, a check-in on some of the road projects happening across the state, from concrete pouring at the US-95 ID-53 interchange, to bridge sliding at I-84 and Blacks Creek, and boulder blasting at the rock slide site near Riggins. Plus, some scenic photos of the Gem State from our own ITD employees.
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Career Development
ITD Jobs
The current list of job openings may help inform employees of the career choices available to them that make ITD a great place to work. It also may assist in external recruitment when looking for the best candidates.
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Hewes
Recent Hewes award goes to Texas DOT employee; Idaho drought continues, but victory is on the horizon
Even during a strange and unique time such as this current Covid-19 crisis, some things continue to operate as usual – albeit in a virtual format. One such case is the Hewes Award, named for Dr. Laurence Isley Hewes, and given annually since 1951 to an up-and-comer in the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ranks that includes the 18 western states that make up the organization. Tom Baker was ITD's last Hewes winner, in 1998. With the current crop of talented professionals, a fifth Idaho winner may rise up this year.
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Emploees
ITD's MVPs
ITD employees have an avenue to share their appreciation for the assistance and guidance of colleagues. Recognition and acknowledgement can be an essential component of job satisfaction. These are the MVP cards submitted by employees recently:
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