Butte City
Butte City, ID · Traffic & Transit
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Riverton Road Bridge construction set to begin later this month; Detours planned
The Idaho Transportation Department will begin construction of the new Riverton Road Bridge near Blackfoot on May 11, with demolition of the old bridge scheduled for May 18-20. The project was fast-tracked after a tanker truck damaged the old bridge last October, and is expected to be completed by November.
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ITD to reveal final design for I-15 widening between Blackfoot and Fort Hall
The Idaho Transportation Department is moving forward with plans to widen Interstate 15 between Blackfoot and Fort Hall. Next week, the department will host a round of open houses to showcase the final design to improve the corridor.
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SICOG Conducting Research for Children’s Safety on School Commute Routes
As the weather warms, more children are biking or walking to school. Southeast Idaho Council of Governments is working in partnership with other organizations to address safety concerns during children's commutes.
Idaho State Journal
City of Pocatello announces new safety improvements projects set to begin this week
The city of Pocatello is partnering with the Local Highway Safety Improvement Program and will soon begin construction on two safety projects aimed at enhancing pedestrian and roadway safety. Construction will begin in this week, weather and other unforeseen circumstances permitting, and focus on North Main Street, North Arthur Avenue and Flandro Drive. The city estimates an August completion for both projects, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances permitting. The first project will improve pedestrian crossings along North Main Street and North Arthur Avenue in Historic Downtown Pocatello. Enhancements will include sidewalk bulb-outs — extensions that narrow the roadway and shorten crossing distances — as well as curb ramps that meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The city said these upgrades are part of ongoing efforts to improve walkability and increase safety for pedestrians and drivers in the downtown area. The second project will focus on safety improvements at the intersection of Flandro Drive and East Quinn Road. Work will include installation of a raised concrete median, upgraded signage and new sidewalk sections with ADA-compliant curb ramps. These improvements are designed to reduce congestion and minimize vehicle conflicts, particularly those involving left-turn movements. The Local Highway Safety Improvement Program is a
KIFI Local News 8
Pocatello launches two major road safety projects this April
This April, two significant safety upgrades are coming to Pocatello as construction begins on two major roadway projects. These projects aim to curb fatal and serious injury crashes on local roadways by improving visibility and reducing how much pedestrians interact with traffic.
East Idaho News
Traffic backed on part of I-15 following rollover crash
FORT HALL — Emergency crews are on the scene of a rollover crash on Interstate 15 near Blackfoot. A box truck traveling northbound was involved in the wreck and is currently on its side in the median. Traffic is backed up in the northbound lanes for several miles and drivers are asked to use caution in the area. Southbound lanes are not affected. It’s unknown if anyone was injured in the crash. EastIdahoNews.com will update this story as we learn additional information. The post Traffic backed on part of I-15 following rollover crash appeared first on East Idaho News.
KPVI Newschannel 6
Pocatello is Making Progress on The Center Street Underpass Project
The city of Pocatello continues to make progress on the Center Street Underpass Project. Crews continue to work to improve safety, accessibility and connectivity for pedestrians and drivers. The city had anticipated opening the underpass to one lane of traffic by now. However, current conditions require continued evaluation to ensure...
Idaho State Journal
Driver uninjured after manure-hauling dump truck flips at Pocatello interstate exit
POCATELLO — A dump truck carrying manure flipped onto its side while taking an Interstate 15 exit in south Pocatello Monday morning, partially blocking the exit ramp and completely shutting down a nearby intersection. The crash occurred at approximately 10:45 a.m. on West Old Highway 91, north of the southbound Interstate 15 milepost 63 exit ramp near Pocatello. A 26-year-old Blackfoot man was driving a red 1992 Kenworth southbound when he was unable to navigate the corner while taking exit 63, causing the truck to overturn on its driver's side. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured. The crash caused authorities to shut down the Interstate 15 Portneuf Area Exit's southbound on-ramp as well as the nearby Old Highway 91 and Fort Hall Mine Road intersection. The southbound exit ramp was blocked for approximately two hours as crews worked to remove debris and assist those on scene. Idaho State Police, who are leading the investigation, were assisted by the Bannock County Sheriff's Office, Pocatello Police Department and the Idaho Department of Transportation. The incident remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.
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High gas prices continue to affect the community
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Pocatello moves forward on Center Street underpass improvements
“We know this project is important to our community, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as work continues,” said Mayor Mark Dahlquist. “This is a complex project, but the end result will be a safer, more connected Pocatello that serves residents for generations to come.”