The Idaho Transportation Department is inviting residents, businesses, and travelers to an open house event focused on safety along U.S. Highway 95 between Ponderay and the Canadian border. The event will be held Friday, January 30,from3-7 p.m. at Bonners Ferry High School.
ITD is partnering with the Idaho State Police and the Office of Highway Safety to better understand local experiences on this stretch of roadway. The goal is to work with the community to provide education about ongoing safety efforts and initiatives and identify practical steps, whether through engineering improvements, driver education, or law enforcement support, that can reduce crashes and improve safety for everyone who uses the corridor.
“This highway is essential to daily life in Boundary and Bonner counties,” District Engineer Ryan Hawkins said. “People who drive it every day know where the challenges are. Hearing those perspectives helps us better understand local concerns and identify areas that may deserve closer attention as we plan and prioritize our work.”
The workshop will feature information about current and future projects, educational information about the region from perspectives of ITD, ISP, and OHS, and large maps where attendees can identify areas of concern. Staff will be available for one-on-one conversations and to answer questions from the community. Families are welcome to attend together; there will be an area where children’s activities will be provided while parents participate in the event. There will be no formal presentation. Participants are welcome to drop in at their convenience any time during the workshop hours.
Community members who cannot attend in person can view identical information and share comments online through the workshop website . A public comment period will run from the date of the event through February 13 to gather feedback from the community. All feedback gathered will be shared between agencies and used to help shape ongoing regional safety strategies and planning for the corridor.
