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I-84 Traffic Shift May 29, 2020

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Listen in as Vince and Mark head out on the road again. Mark gives us a construction update, as we reach a big milestone on the I-84 widening project. Vince welcomes Daniel Kircher, the Traffic Control Administrator with Specialty Construction to discuss the details of the upcoming traffic shift on I-84 and what goes into keeping traffic moving in the construction zone.

I-84: Listener Q&As Apr 30, 2020

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Episode 4 from the second season of "Drive Idaho" is available now! Tune in as Vince and Mark welcome a new guest, Megan Sausser, from the ITD Office of Communication. Megan gets answers to listener questions like the I-84 completion date, COVID-19 and the impacts from last month's earthquake. Vince and Mark also give us the monthly I-84 construction updates.

I-84: Safety in the Work Zone Apr 02, 2020

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Episode 3 from the second season of "Drive Idaho"' is out now! We're back on the road, as we travel to the construction zone on I-84 to get the latest updates on progress. Mark also talks with both project managers for the I-84 construction, Brent Lotridge and Zane Reed from Concrete Placing Company. Tune in as we get detailed info on what is happening next in the corridor, and how safety is a team effort between the crews on site and the motorists on the road.

I-84: What does ITD's mission mean for I-84 drivers? Feb 28, 2020

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Episode 2 from the second season of "Drive Idaho"' is out now! Listen in as Vince talks with ITD Director Brian Ness, who explains what the department's mission means to motorists. Vince also welcomes back Amy Schroeder, Transportation Program Manager, to explain how that mission comes to life on Idaho roadways. Amy also gives us an update on construction in the I-84 corridor and tells us what's under the blankets in the median.

I-84: 2020 overview and Northside girders Jan 29, 2020

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Season 2 of "Drive Idaho" has arrived! Our first episode of 2020, Vince Tromboli, ITD Communication Manager and Mark Campbell, I-84 Project Manager take a drive along I-84 in Canyon County to discuss the progress and changes motorists are seeing.

Vince and Mark also discuss the upcoming work at Northside Boulevard, as crews prepare to set the largest steel girders in Idaho.

I-84: Year in Review Dec 09, 2019

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For our final episode of 2019, Vince and Mark look back on the first year of the Drive Idaho podcast. Tune in for highlights from special guests, and major milestones throughout the episodes. Vince and Mark will also discuss what we can expect on our roadways heading into 2020.

I-84: Winter construction and driving Oct 30, 2019

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Episode 10 of "Drive Idaho" is here! This month, Vince visits with your favorite guest, Mark Campbell, to talk about what's happening along the I-84 corridor and what to expect as we head into the winter months. Vince also talks with ITD's Neal Murphy about safe winter driving.

I-84: Idaho 16 and the connection to I-84 Sep 27, 2019

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Episode 9 of "Drive Idaho" is now available! In this month's episode, Vince talks with Mark Campbell about the final steps for Karcher Overpass, answers listener questions, and updates us on other projects throughout the corridor. Vince visits with ITD's Amy Schroeder to discuss Idaho 16 and how it relates to I-84. Lastly, Vince welcomes Matt Stoll with COMPASS to discuss growth in the Treasure Valley and how it impacts planning for roadway improvements.

I-84: Summer Construction Aug 30, 2019

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Episode 8 of "Drive Idaho" is here! Construction is well underway on I-84. Listen in as Vince talks with Mark Campbell about updates through the corridor, including Karcher Overpass and the widening of I-84. Vince also visits with Jake Melder from ITD's Office of Communication. Jake will let you know how to stay informed on all developments, detours, and updates during construction.

I-84: Highway Safety Jul 26, 2019

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Widening along I-84 has started in Nampa, and guest Amy Schroeder from ITD will update us on the progress. She'll also fill us in on plans for the Middleton and Ustick overpasses and how they impact further widening. In addition, we'll visit with two more guests. Neal Murphy from ITD, and Lieutenant Matthew Smith from Idaho State Police will talk with us about Traffic Incident Management, highway safety, and the partnership between the two agencies.

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