Travelers coming from Pocatello wanting to go towards Salt Lake City will have to continue towards Declo and double back Thursday and Friday as crews pave a section of the Salt Lake Interchange project.
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is hosting an open house public hearing this week on a request to allow truck loads of 129,000 lbs. on a small section of roadway east of Declo.
Fewer people died on Idaho road this year compared to 2019 during what is called the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Idaho Transportation Department crews will be out on the Perrine Bridge next week to inspect the structure which will require lanes to be restricted for drivers.