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Welcome to Idaho 511
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Signing up with Idaho 511
- Creating an account is NOT mandatory on this website; however if you do, you’ll be able to personalize your experience and receive traffic notifications.
- Select ‘Sign Up’ from the menu options in the top right corner
- Enter your name, email, and create a password. Click ‘Sign Up' when done.
- You will get an email to verify your account, click the link that was sent to your email.
- Including a phone number will allow you to receive text notifications, you will receive an SMS (text) with your confirmation code. Note this is in addition to the email verification.
Creating & Saving a Customized Route
- Enter your start and end locations by typing the addresses into the address fields. Alternatively, you may also right click on the map. Once you have entered the route locations, click ‘Drive’.
- Review the routes generated and select the one that suits you best.
- When done, enter a name for your route and click ‘Save’.
Creating a Notification for your Route
- Once your route is saved, you will be asked if you want to be notified of events on this route. Click ‘Create Route Notification’
- You will be redirected to the notification creation page. Enter the required information for your route, select a delivery option (email or SMS), and click ‘Save’.
- You will now be notified of any future events that affect your route.
Welcome to Idaho 511
Get started to discover new and exciting features!
Signing up with Idaho 511
- Creating an account is NOT mandatory on this website; however if you do, you’ll be able to personalize your experience and receive traffic notifications.
- Select ‘Sign Up’ from the menu options in the top right corner
- Enter your name, email, and create a password. Click ‘Sign Up' when done.
- You will get an email to verify your account, click the link that was sent to your email.
- Including a phone number will allow you to receive text notifications, you will receive an SMS (text) with your confirmation code. Note this is in addition to the email verification.
Creating & Saving a Customized Route
- Enter your start and end locations by typing the addresses into the address fields. Alternatively, you may also right click on the map. Once you have entered the route locations, click ‘Drive’.
- Review the routes generated and select the one that suits you best.
- When done, enter a name for your route and click ‘Save’.
Creating a Notification for your Route
- Once your route is saved, you will be asked if you want to be notified of events on this route. Click ‘Create Route Notification’
- You will be redirected to the notification creation page. Enter the required information for your route, select a delivery option (email or SMS), and click ‘Save’.
- You will now be notified of any future events that affect your route.
Advisories
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| Region | Message | Notes | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise/Treasure Valley, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho Falls/Pocatello, Lewiston, Sun Valley/Ketchum, Twin Falls | Idaho Spring Breakup Restrictions in Effect; use Trucker Information>Restrictions layer for roadway information | During Idaho's spring breakup season, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) may impose load and speed restrictions on state highways to protect roadways and public safety, including maximum weight limits, axle weight limits, and speed restrictions. Here's a more detailed breakdown: 1. Purpose of Restrictions: The restrictions are implemented to protect the highway subgrade and surface, and to ensure the safety of the public and the efficient flow of traffic. They are in place to prevent damage to roadways caused by frost heaves and breakup. 2. How Restrictions are Implemented: Posted Signs: Routes or sections of routes will be posted with signs indicating the restricted loadings. Red and Green Markers: Red markers indicate a speed restriction of 30 mph, while green markers indicate that legal speed may be resumed. Enforcement: The weight and/or speed restrictions will be enforced the day after signs and marks are posted. y impose load and speed restrictions on state highways to protect roadways and public safety, including maximum weight limits, axle weight limits, and speed restrictions. Here's a more detailed breakdown: 1. Purpose of Restrictions:
https://itd.idaho.gov/news/spring-road-restrictions-will-start-going-into-effect-on-north-idaho-roadways-as-early-as-tomorrow/ https://itd.idaho.gov/tag/speed-limits/ |
Mar 13 2025, 8:34 AM |