ITD Seeks Public Input on US-95 Palouse Study

Proposed improvements to the highway corridor will be presented at an open house on March 26.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 11:51pm

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The Idaho Transportation Department is asking for public input on proposed improvements to U.S. Highway 95 in the Palouse region. A public open house is set for March 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Best Western Plus University Inn in Moscow, where updated transportation concepts for the corridor between Snow Road and the Latah/Benewah County line will be presented.

Why it matters

The study, launched in 2023, is focused on addressing future traffic growth and improving safety and mobility along the critical US-95 corridor in the Palouse region. Community feedback will help shape the final evaluation and recommendations.

The details

Refined alternatives for the US-95 corridor are based on earlier analysis and community feedback, with the project moving toward a final evaluation phase in fall 2026. An online option will also be available March 19 through April 9 at us95sh8.com, where the public can review materials and submit comments.

  • The public open house is set for March 26, 2026 from 4 to 7 p.m.
  • The online feedback period will be open from March 19 to April 9, 2026.

The players

Idaho Transportation Department

The state agency responsible for managing and improving Idaho's transportation infrastructure.

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What’s next

The project will move toward a final evaluation phase in fall 2026 based on the public input received.

The takeaway

This public input process is an important opportunity for Palouse residents to help shape the future of the critical US-95 corridor, which plays a vital role in the region's transportation network and economic development.