The Idaho Transportation Department is hosting a community open house on Tuesday, Feb. 18, to share updated design plans for the replacement of the Dry Creek Bridge located on U.S. Highway 30.
The open house will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Murtaugh High School Cafeteria (500 Boyd St. W. Murtaugh, ID 83344). An online option will be available at ITDProjects.idaho.gov/pages/US30DryCreek from Feb. 18 to Feb. 24 to give members of the public who cannot attend in person a chance to participate.
“The project team has been working hard since October to design the new bridge,” said ITD project manager Brent Brumfield. “We’ve designed a new bridge that will last a very long time and takes into account the feedback we got last year.”
Originally built in 1934, the existing bridge is a two lane, 60-foot long and 26-foot wide concrete arch structure that crosses Dry Creek just north of Murtaugh Lake. It is one of several open-spandrel arch bridges in Idaho and was state of the art for its time.
The new bridge will be a 111-foot pre-stressed concrete girder bridge. ITD will also repave the highway where it ties into the bridge, provide updated guardrails and build the bridge at a higher elevation to improve sight distance for motorists.
For more information, or to participate in the online open house, visit ITDProjects.idaho.gov/pages/US30DryCreek.
The Idaho Transportation Department invites the public to an open house on Thursday, February 6, to comment on preliminary design features to improve traffic flow on the U.S. Highway 30 Business Loop.
The open house will be from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Burley Council Chambers located at 1401 Overland Avenue. Staff will be available to provide information and answer questions about the project.
Improvements are planned for US-30 between the intersections of Parke Avenue and Airport Road. In 2024, ITD completed the preliminary design for the US-30 Business Loop, which will include:
- New pavement throughout the corridor
- ADA accessible pedestrian curb ramps at each intersection
- Updates to the existing traffic signals at each intersection within the project area
“These changes will make it easier and safer for people who drive and walk in Burley,” Project Manager Brent Brumfield said. “In working with local property owners, we have also identified the removal of unused or underutilized driveways to reduce the number of conflict points and increase safety for all users.”
Information will also be available online at itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/us-30-burley-business-loop.
Comments will be accepted online until March 6.
The Idaho Transportation Department has begun upgrading traffic signals throughout the Magic Valley and Wood River Valley.
Initial work will integrate and upgrade wiring on specific signals. Replacement of signal poles, upgrading cabinets, and detection will then take place.
Wiring improvement on the signals at the intersections of SH-75 and Saddle Road, Hospital Road, and East Fork Road is ongoing and will occur at night between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. with no flagging or lane closures until January 24. Drivers should stay aware of crews working in the areas.
Other signals slated for upgrades through the end of February are:
- US-30 and Kimberly Road in Kimberly
- Idaho Street and Main in Wendell
- US-26 and SH-46 in Gooding
- SH-24 and 100 West in Rupert
- SH-24 and 100 South in Rupert
- Main and Hiland in Burley
- Overland and 16th in Burley
- US-30 and Bedke in Burley
- Overland and 21st in Burley
- Overland and 3rd North in Burley
- Overland and 7th North in Burley
- US-30 and 7th in Heyburn
Drivers should expect some delays while work is being done.
Crews will return to the three signals on SH-75 at the end of February to further upgrade cabinets and continue testing and detection. During that time, flaggers and temporary lane closures are expected to be present between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weeknights barring any weather concerns.
For up-to-date information on road closures go to 511.idaho.gov.
A crash at Exit 216 for Declo has closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84.
A semi traveling on State Highway 25 over I-84 crashed into the guardrail and is now partly off the bridge and impacting interstate traffic. Idaho Transportation Department workers are on site to assess the scene and will determine how to remove the semi safely.
One lane is closed on SH-25. No detour is posted for the I-84 closure.
Drivers should avoid the area, plan extra time to travel and check 511.idaho.gov for updates.
The Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho State Police are teaming up to provide a free, informative and engaging winter driving safety class next Thursday as the region prepares for icy roads and adverse weather.
While this course is beneficial for drivers of all ages and skill levels, it is especially geared to young drivers and anyone new to the area who may be preparing for his or her first winter driving season.
Courses will be taught by ISP troopers and ITD operators, covering a wide range of topics from proper vehicle preparation, equipment, road conditions, crashes, and snowplow safety. Participants who attend the course will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible for a 10% discount on a set of new snow tires at the Twin Falls Blue Lakes Les Schwab Tire location.
Thursday, November 14
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Idaho State Police Department
418 W Yakima Ave
Jerome, ID
Seating is limited. Attendees must register online to reserve a seat. Additional courses may be scheduled at a later date.
The Idaho Transportation Department will close eastbound I-84 (heading toward Twin Falls) at the South Jerome Interchange (Exit 168) the weekend of October 25. I-84 will close for the entire weekend, from 7 p.m. on Friday, October 25, to 6 a.m. on Monday, October 28. Lincoln Avenue and westbound Bob Barton Road will also close to maintain the flow of I-84 traffic.
During the closure, motorists can expect:
- Eastbound I-84 traffic will use the eastbound off- and on-ramps to exit and re-enter I-84.
- Lincoln Avenue traffic will be detoured to W 300 S, S 100 W and S 100 S.
- Westbound Bob Barton Road traffic will be detoured to W 300 S and S 100 W. Flaggers will assist eastbound Bob Barton Road traffic when merging with I-84 traffic during the daytime.
- Click here to see detour maps.
The closure will maintain safety for motorists and crews while the team performs work on an irrigation crossing located under eastbound I-84.
Motorists can continue to expect intermittent local road closures, I-84 lane closures, traffic shifts and ramp changes throughout the duration of the project. Construction is anticipated to be completed in 2026.
For details about the I-84 South Jerome Interchange project, please visit itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/sjeromeic or text 84JTF to 1-866-483-8422.
Drivers should check 511.idaho.gov before traveling to plan for impacts from this project and other work zones.
The Idaho Transportation Department invites members of the community to review final design plans and anticipated information for construction to improve State Highway 75 between Elkhorn Road and River Street in Ketchum in 2025. Join us in person Tuesday, Oct. 29, or online Oct. 29 – Nov. 12.
Meeting details:
- In-person: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 4-7 p.m. (drop in anytime) at the Limelight Hotel (151 Main St. S, Ketchum).
- Online: 29 – Nov. 12 at itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/idaho75 (a link to the online meeting will be available on Oct. 29).
ITD has gathered valuable community feedback through three prior public meetings. This upcoming meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about anticipated impacts and how to stay informed throughout construction.
“We are grateful to all those who have participated and our local government and utility partners who have coordinated with us on this project,” said Project Manager Brock Dille “We encourage everyone to join us, either in person or online, to review the project’s design and stay informed as we work toward completing these important improvements on State Highway 75.”
Some early utility work in the project area is already underway in preparation for roadway work to begin in early 2025. Other early construction activities to take place this fall include tree removal work by Idaho Power in order to bury overhead power lines along the corridor.
On Monday the Idaho Transportation Department will begin a scrub coat on State Highway 75 through Bellevue. Work is expected to take through Wednesday, Oct. 9, and will cause one lane in each direction to close each day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A scrub coat is a thin overlay of asphalt to help fill cracks and reduce maintenance costs on the roadway. While there will not be a speed reduction, drivers should anticipate some delays during commute times and be extra cautious in the area. For traffic updates go to Idaho 511.
Early utility work on State Highway 75 in Ketchum will begin Monday, Oct. 7. Intermountain Gas and the City of Ketchum will be relocating utilities along SH-75 ahead of the Idaho Transportation Department’s project to improve SH-75 between Elkhorn Road and River Street. Roadway construction for the project is anticipated to begin early next year.
SH-75 will be closed in both directions from Serenade Lane to River Street. Traffic will be detoured through Serenade Lane and 2nd Avenue, similar to what has been in place for the downtown Ketchum construction. The utility work is anticipated to take four weeks to complete.
ITD has worked with many utility partners throughout the design process to prepare for construction on SH-75. Other utility work later this year will include the burying of power lines by Idaho Power. In addition, tree removal work is expected to begin soon in preparation for the roadway work.
“ITD appreciates the collaboration between agencies on this project,” ITD Project Manager Brock Dillé said. “More information about construction plans for this project will be available at our open house at the end of this month.”
ITD will be sharing final design plans for the project along with anticipated construction information at a final project open house. Community members can participate in-person at the Limelight Hotel on Oct. 29 from 4-7 p.m. or join online Oct. 29 – Nov. 12. Click here for details.
For more information about the SH-75, Elkhorn Road to River Street project, please visit: itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/idaho75.
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will install a new traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. Highway 93 and State Highway 25 in Jerome. Construction is anticipated to begin this fall, in conjunction with work at US-93 and 300 South.
ITD has been conducting engineering analysis on this intersection for several years to determine the need for a traffic signal to ensure safe traffic mobility. Based on traffic volumes, ITD is preparing to install a signal. Electrical conduit and components were installed at this intersection during a past project to aid in future construction.
Historically, signal components have been on backorder so a completion date for the installation has not been identified but ITD anticipates beginning construction this fall with a final completion in the spring.
