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Idaho Transportation
Department
Public Affairs Office
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707
208.334.8005
Fax: 208.334.8563
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ITD encourages safe travel on Memorial Day weekend

Record numbers of Americans will travel this Memorial Day holiday despite high gas prices, according to the AAA. In Idaho alone, an estimated 145,410 people (up about 2,400 from last year) will travel more than 50 miles by car. Projections are based on a national telephone survey of 1,300 Americans.

To help ease the way for motorists, ITD is suspending most work on highway construction projects throughout the state during the holiday weekend. More than 40 projects are under way throughout Idaho. Traffic impacts already in place, such as lane restrictions, detours and reduced speed limits, may continue during the holiday weekend.

To improve your own safety during holiday travel, follow 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 www.itd.idaho.gov/ohs/ChildSafety/index.html .
  • Don’t 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 answering the cell phone.
  • 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 department’s road report at www.itd.idaho.gov .
  • Motorists are reminded to slow down in highway work zones. Rear-end collisions account for most work zone crashes. Following too closely, inattentive driving, failing to yield the right of way and improper lane changes also contribute to accidents in work zones.
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