The Idaho Transportation Department plans to close lanes and ramps on northbound Interstate 15 Sunday night to give inspectors time to evaluate the smoothness of the new pavement placed earlier this month and allow contract crews to make necessary corrections.
Work will begin at the Pocatello Creek Interchange (Exit 71) and continue past the 2-1/2 Mile Bridge. One northbound lane on I-15 will be closed from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Several ramps in the area will also be closed from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- The northbound on-ramp at the Pocatello Creek Interchange
- The northbound on and off-ramps at the Northgate Interchange (Exit 73)
- The eastbound off-ramp from Interstate 86 (Exit 63B)
Travelers on I-86 looking to drive north of Pocatello on I-15 will be detoured to the Center Street Interchange (Exit 69). Work is weather-dependent.
Construction began in fall 2024 to improve safety and capacity by widening I-15 to three lanes in each direction between Northgate and Fort Hall. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.
Motorists are encouraged to stay alert for traffic changes, follow work zone signage and drive the posted speed limit. For current traffic information, visit 511.idaho.gov.
To sign up for project updates:
- Visit: itd.idaho.gov/project/15northgatetoblackfoot
- Call: 208-252-5553
- Email: info@pocatellotoidahofalls.org