The Idaho Transportation Department is reminding drivers to plan ahead for delays on U.S. Highway 93 near Carey after roadway workers and equipment were nearly struck in the last two weeks by impatient drivers trying to pass in the work zone.
Crews are resurfacing US-93 to make it smoother and easier to drive. To complete the improvements, traffic has been reduced to a single lane with a pilot car and flaggers to guide drivers during the day. At night traffic relies on temporary signals. Impacts are expected to last until the end of September.
ITD has witnessed numerous incidents of drivers illegally trying to pass other vehicles and the pilot car. Some drivers have nearly struck flaggers and equipment.
“Our biggest concern is the risk to workers and other drivers in the work zone; the pilot car is intended to show traffic the path to follow and the appropriate speed to go,” District Engineer Jesse Barrus said. “Even beyond that, this could undo progress that’s been made, which means construction could go longer than needed.”
Drivers need to plan an extra 10 – 15 minutes to their commute times. Delays like this are shared via the 511 app or 511.idaho.gov so that drivers can plan ahead and know before they go.
The Idaho Transportation Department will begin repairs on Monday to the Vineyard Bridge over Interstate 84 west of the Kimberly Interchange.
The bridge has been closed to traffic since being damaged last year by a driver hauling equipment that exceeded height restrictions and struck the bridge. Work is expected to be completed by mid-December after which the bridge will reopen to traffic.
The project will replace four girders, which are horizontal support beams for the bridge, and install a new bridge deck over the affected section. The total cost of the work is approximately $605,000. The expense will be reimbursed to ITD by the private entity responsible for the damage.
“We knew it was going to take about a year to get this bridge repaired,” Project Manager Kenny Lively said. “With the bridge being important for some farmers, it is great to be able to get this bridge back up and running.”
For project updates and travel information, drivers can visit 511.idaho.gov or download the Idaho 511 app.
Starting Friday the westbound off-ramp and on-ramp for Interstate 84 at Exit 211 will close for two weeks to reconstruct the ramps.
Westbound traffic will be detoured to Exit 208, and eastbound traffic will be detoured to Exit 216; as seen in the map below.
The closure will allow the contractor to efficiently construct the ramps simultaneously, cutting the duration of traffic impacts by about one month.
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 Gov. 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.
For up to date traffic impacts check out 511.idaho.gov and for more information on the project go to the project website.
State Highway 26 near Andersons Grain will be reduced to one lane beginning Saturday as crews address the deteriorating railroad crossing in Bliss.
Temporary traffic signals will be installed to safely direct vehicles through the work zone. Low clearance vehicles should find an alternate route due to limited clearance.
Work will replace the pavement and train tracks to make the crossing smoother and is expected to be complete by September 27.
Motorists should plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow posted signage in the Bliss area. Check 511.idaho.gov for updated traffic impacts.
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.
