New ITD mobile app helps drivers plan ahead during I-15 construction

The Idaho Transportation Department released a free mobile app to help you plan ahead during ongoing construction on Interstate 15 in eastern Idaho.

The app shows current travel times on I-15 between Utah and Montana, U.S. 91 from Chubbuck to Idaho Falls and U.S. 20 from Idaho Falls to West Yellowstone. The App also provides estimated travel times and an option to sign up for construction alerts.

ITD said information in the app is based on real-time traffic data collected through Bluetooth sensors on I-15, U.S. 20 and U.S. 91. Earlier this year, ITD placed 61 sensors along the three eastern Idaho routes. Each sensor detects when a Bluetooth device crosses its path. Once the Bluetooth device reaches the next sensor, ITD logs the travel time between the two points. ITD said the process happens without collecting personal data.

The app is available for download from the App Store and Google Play.