The Idaho Transportation Department is shutting down State Highway 46 (Clear Lakes Road) at the railroad crossing in Buhl from Monday through Aug. 16. ITD will repair the asphalt and replace the tracks near the SH-46/US 30 intersection.
- North and southbound traffic on SH-46 can detour using Elm Street.
- Westbound truck traffic is advised to take Broadway Avenue.
- Eastbound truck traffic is advised to take N 1600 E to Sawtooth.
Please watch for detour signs as you navigate through the area.
This project was not initially planned to happen this year, but additional funding and recognition of the public need allowed ITD to quickly get these repairs planned and underway.
With average daily crossing of more than 3,000 vehicles, it is important to give yourself extra time to get through the detours and drive safely.
For up-to-date traffic information check 511.idaho.gov.
The I-84 westbound on-ramp at the Heyburn Interchange (Exit 211) will temporarily close tomorrow night for construction.
Crews will begin the closure at approximately 6 p.m. The ramp is anticipated to be open again by 7 a.m. Saturday. Westbound traffic will be detoured east on I-84 and reconnected at Exit 216 near Declo. Detour signs will guide motorists through the project area. Motorists should watch for crews and use caution while travelling through the construction zone.
Construction has been underway since 2024 to update the Heyburn and Burley Interchanges to meet growing traffic demands and is anticipated to be complete in 2026. The project is funded as part of Governor Little’s Leading Idaho transportation funding initiative. The Leading Idaho initiative allows ITD to take a deliberate approach to advance large projects that will enhance safety, improve mobility, further strengthen Idaho’s economy, and positively impact the Magic Valley and communities across the state for years to come.
To learn more about the project, please visit itdprojects.idaho.gov/projects/i-84-burley-and-heyburninterchanges. This closure and others will be posted to 511.idaho.gov.
Yankee Fork Bridge northeast of Stanley has a weight restriction in effect to prevent further damage to the bridge after a large hole developed last week due to the failure of a previous patch. Trucks are limited to 9.3 tons per axle with overall weight limits on large trucks.
A speed reduction of 25 mph is also in effect and steel plates have been placed over the damaged area to allow traffic to continue to cross until repairs are complete. ITD will be monitoring the plates daily to ensure they do not move.
Last week, a hole developed in the deck of Yankee Fork Bridge due to the failure of a previous patch.
Drivers should also be aware of bumps due to the steel plates and drive with caution, especially those pulling trailers or riding motorcycles.
Work to repair the bridge is expected to begin in the next two weeks and during that time, traffic will be reduced to one lane with temporary signals allowing traffic to alternate through the work zone.
Drivers are encouraged to use the Idaho 511 system to monitor ongoing traffic impacts and plan their travel accordingly.
Temporary detours will be in place this week while crews remove the old State Highway 27 bridge over Interstate 84 near Burley.
Starting tomorrow, I-84 eastbound traffic will be rerouted onto the temporary roadway in the median from milepost 206 to Exit 208. The west and east sides of the SH-27 bridge will be removed during two nighttime closures.
- The I-84 westbound lanes will be closed from 6 p.m. on July 31 until 7 a.m. Aug. 1 for the removal of the existing SH-27 structure crossing over the I-84 westbound Lanes. Drivers traveling westbound will be detoured onto SH-27 at Exit 208 and State Highway 25 to the Exit 201 on-ramp to return to I-84 westbound.
- The I-84 eastbound lanes will be closed from 6 p.m. on Aug. 1 until 7 a.m. on Aug. 2 for the removal of the existing SH-27 structure crossing over the I-84 eastbound Lanes. Drivers traveling eastbound will be detoured onto SH-27 at Exit 208 and US Highway 30 to the Exit 211 on-ramp to return to I-84 eastbound.
Detour signage will guide motorists through the project area. Detour dates, routes, and times may be impacted by weather or other unforeseen factors. Please watch for crews, use caution, and drive safely.
Construction has been underway since 2024 to update the Heyburn and Burley Interchanges to meet growing traffic demands and is anticipated to be complete in 2026. The project is funded as part of Governor Little’s Leading Idaho transportation funding initiative. The Leading Idaho initiative allows ITD to take a deliberate approach to advance large projects that will enhance safety, improve mobility, further strengthen Idaho’s economy, and positively impact the Magic Valley and communities across the state for years to come.
To learn more about the project, please visit itdprojects.idaho.gov/projects/i-84-burley-and-heyburninterchanges. This closure and others will be posted to 511.idaho.gov.
The new westbound off-ramp on Interstate 84 at Exit 208 will open to traffic tomorrow. Drivers will be able to utilize the off-ramp to access State Highway 27.
Changes to traffic patterns include:
- Traffic on SH-27 will be reduced to one lane in each direction through October 2025. Drivers will be routed onto the newly constructed northbound lanes so crews can begin construction of the new southbound lanes and southbound structure over I-84.
- I-84 westbound traffic will be shifted onto the new concrete pavement section at SH-27.
Signage is in place to guide motorists through the project area. Please watch for work crews and exercise caution while travelling through work zones.
Construction has been underway since 2024 to update the Heyburn and Burley Interchanges to meet growing traffic demands, and will be complete in 2026. The project is funded as part of Idaho Governor Little’s Leading Idaho transportation initiative. The Leading Idaho initiative allows ITD to take a deliberate approach to advance large projects that will enhance safety, improve mobility, further strengthen Idaho’s economy, and positively impact the Magic Valley and communities across the state for years to come.
To learn more about the project, please visit itdprojects.idaho.gov/projects/i-84-burley-and-heyburninterchanges. This closure and others will be posted to 511.idaho.gov.
The westbound on- and off- ramps on Interstate 84 at State Highway 27 will close July 7 for repaving as part of the ongoing reconstruction of the Burley Interchange.
The closure will be in place from 6 p.m. July 7 through 9 p.m. July 24. If the schedule changes due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, updated information will be provided through roadside signage.
Drivers heading to the I-84 westbound on-ramp will be detoured north to State Highway 25, and then west to access I-84 at Exit 201. Westbound I-84 off-ramp drivers may exit early at SH-24 (Exit 211) or further west at SH-25 (Exit 201). See map attached. Detour signage is in place and will guide motorists through the project area. Please watch for crews, use caution, and drive safely.
Construction has been underway since 2024 to update the Heyburn and Burley Interchanges to meet growing traffic demands and is funded as part of Idaho Governor Little’s Leading Idaho transportation funding initiative. The Leading Idaho initiative allows department to take a deliberate approach to advance large projects that will enhance safety, improve mobility, strengthen Idaho’s economy, and positively impact the Magic Valley for years to come.
To learn more about the project that is expected to be complete in 2026, please visit itdprojects.idaho.gov/projects/i-84-burley-and-heyburninterchanges. Information about this closure, detour routes, and travel impacts for projects statewide is on 511.idaho.gov.
Today at its regular monthly meeting the Idaho Transportation Board accepted staff recommendations on priority corridors across Idaho using TECM funds to address congestion, including State Highway 75 north of Hailey. Since Transportation Expansion and Congestion Mitigation funds were first used by the department for bonding and advancing major projects in 2022, ITD has delivered timely construction of expansion projects across the state. Today’s actions are a continuation of that.
Funding came from House Bill 25, which was passed by the Idaho Legislature earlier this year. The legislation provides an additional $20 million a year to the Transportation Expansion and Congestion Mitigation fund for the next three years and allows the department to invest an extra $1 billion in the Idaho transportation system.
With this new funding, SH-75 from McKercher Boulevard to Broadway Run has been recommended for advanced construction. This project will add capacity by widening the road to two lanes in each direction. Safety will be enhanced with a continuous center turn lane and pedestrian/transit improvements. Construction is anticipated to start in 2026, one year earlier than planned.
With this project now included in the draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP), the public will have the opportunity to give feedback on this project and the department’s full list of planned projects from 2026-2032 during the annual comment period in July. Then the draft ITIP will be presented to the board for approval in September.
The board’s action today reflects continued investment targeting congestion and capacity in major corridors that were previously funded by TECM bonds as authorized by the Idaho Legislature. In South-central Idaho, TECM funds are funding the widening of I-84 from Jerome to Twin Falls, and full reconstruction of the Burley and Heyburn Interchanges.
This project and others were identified because they are existing high-priority corridor needs that will improve traffic flow and increase safety.
Starting next week, drivers should expect lane closures on Interstate 84 between Malta/Yale (Exit 228) and Idahome (Exit 237) as crews perform chip sealing to preserve and extend the life of the roadway. A short section of Interstate 86 near the interchange will also be included in the project.
Traffic will be reduced to a single lane in both directions during the two-week operation. On- and off-ramps within the work zone will also be chip sealed. While no ramps will be fully closed, half of each ramp will be closed at a time to allow traffic to continue flowing.
Speed limits will be reduced to 55 mph on the mainline and 35 mph on ramps during construction. Drivers are urged to allow extra time and avoid following other vehicles too closely to prevent windshield damage.
For updates, visit 511.idaho.gov.
The on-ramp to head east on Interstate 84 at the Burley Interchange will close for the week starting Monday morning for repaving.
The closure will be in place from 6 a.m. Monday (May 19) to 11 p.m. Friday (May 23). To head east on the freeway, drivers will be detoured to the nearest on-ramp about five miles to the east at the Heyburn Interchange (Exit 211).
Drivers will still be able to head west on I-84 from the Burley Interchange. Traffic on I-84 remains two lanes in each direction, and the speed limit is reduced to 65 miles per hour in the work zone.
Construction has been underway since 2024 to update the Burley and Heyburn Interchanges to meet growing traffic demands and is funded as part of Idaho Governor Little’s Leading Idaho transportation funding initiative. The Leading Idaho initiative allows ITD to take a deliberate approach to advance large projects that will enhance safety, improve mobility, further strengthen Idaho’s economy, and positively impact the Magic Valley and communities across the state for years to come.
To learn more about the project, please visit itdprojects.idaho.gov/projects/i-84-burley-and-heyburninterchanges. This closure and others will be posted to 511.idaho.gov.
