I-84 westbound ramp closure rescheduled for today at Simco Road Interchange

The westbound off-ramp of Interstate 84 at the Simco Road Interchange will be closed for construction May 29.

6/3/2024 Update

The closure planned at the Simco Road Interchange for last week has been rescheduled for today (June 3). 

The westbound off-ramp of Interstate 84 at the Simco Road Interchange will be closed for construction today beginning at 6 a.m. and will reopen tomorrow. Vehicles using the westbound off-ramp will be rerouted to Mayfield (Exit 71).

At the end of this week, traffic on the eastbound lanes will shift to the left before Exit 71. The westbound lanes will remain open with intermittent daytime closures. The Simco Road Bridge will remain open as one lane. Drivers can expect reduced speeds when approaching the interchange.

Construction began in July 2023 to replace the bridge over I-84, originally built in 1959. Work is expected to be complete this summer.

The Idaho Transportation Department reminds drivers to be patient, slow down and obey all posted signs in the construction zone. Travelers should check 511.idaho.gov before driving in the area.

5/28/2024 Original Story 

The westbound off-ramp of Interstate 84 at the Simco Road Interchange will be closed for construction tomorrow and will reopen Thursday. Vehicles using the westbound off-ramp will be rerouted to Mayfield (Exit 71).

At the end of next week, traffic on the eastbound lanes will shift to the left before Exit 71. The westbound lanes will remain open with intermittent daytime closures. The Simco Road Bridge will remain open as one lane. Drivers can expect reduced speeds when approaching the interchange.

Construction began in July 2023 to replace the bridge over I-84, originally built in 1959. Work is expected to be complete this summer.

The Idaho Transportation Department reminds drivers to be patient, slow down and obey all posted signs in the construction zone. Travelers should check 511.idaho.gov before driving in the area.