The Idaho Transportation Department will begin the first of three ramp closures tonight along Interstate 84 and Interstate 184 to resurface damaged pavement. These closures are necessary for the safety of the paving crew.
To minimize traffic impacts, ITD will conduct nighttime paving on all the ramps. Each closure will begin at 8 p.m. and will reopen to traffic the following day by 5:30 a.m. Traffic control measures will be in place prior to any closures. The scheduled ramp closures, which are weather dependent, are as follows:
- June 10: I-84 Garrity Boulevard eastbound on-ramp (Exit 38)
- June 11: I-84 Garrity Boulevard westbound off-ramp (Exit 38)
- June 12: I-184 Franklin-Milwaukee outbound ramp (Exit 1A)
“A typical pothole patch can last for months to a year. The work we do with this paver will last more than three years. This not only reduces the need for frequent repairs, but also lessens the impact on drivers,” New Meadows Mechanic Randy Smith said.
Drivers are encouraged to use the Idaho 511 system by phone, online, or through the app for updated closure information.
