COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (AP) — Starting next week, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will begin a two-year project to resurface an 8-mile stretch of Interstate 90, with completion expected by fall 2026.
According to the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), the project aims to preserve the roadway, enhance safety, and provide a smoother ride for travelers. It will also include the installation of lighting near the top of Fourth of July Pass, improvements to the highway’s drainage system, and the replacement of several miles of concrete barriers.
ITD said construction will affect both eastbound and westbound lanes, with work occurring in small, continuous sections.
A winter break is planned between the 2025 and 2026 construction seasons, though mild weather could allow some work to continue and potentially speed up the project.
According to ITD, drivers can expect single-lane traffic in each direction, with reduced speed limits and lane width restrictions throughout the duration of the project. Work will primarily take place during daytime hours, though lane and speed restrictions will remain in place at all times during the construction season.
This project is part of a series of upgrades to the I-90 corridor in 2025, including the expansion project between Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene, the I-90 State Highway 41 Interchange project, and a bridge replacement near Cataldo.
For real-time updates on traffic conditions and potential delays, ITD encourages drivers to use the Idaho 511 system, available online, by phone, or through a downloadable app.
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