Construction to cause various lane changes in north Twin Falls beginning Monday

TWIN FALLS - Several temporary changes and lane closures between Pole Line Road and the Perrine Bridge are expected over the next two weeks, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.

Lane restrictions will continue as construction crews continue to trench for a storm water drainage system across the southbound lanes of Blue Lakes Boulevard beginning Monday (April 13). Trenching in the center turn lane will continue south toward Pole Line Road for about two weeks.

While crews are in this section, southbound lanes of Blue Lakes Boulevard will be reduced to two lanes between Fillmore Street and Pole Line Road. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one through lane north of Pole Line. Drivers will be limited to one turn lane from eastbound Pole Line Road onto northbound Blue Lakes as well.

"We had a nice slow start, but now the road work will really begin to affect normal traffic patterns," Resident Engineer Kimbol Allen said. "We ask drivers be very attentive of all signs and to watch for crew members and equipment throughout the construction zone."

In addition to road work, crews continue maintenance work on the Perrine Bridge for at least another week to connect brackets and hang a utility and fiber optic conduit to the underside. The closure of the right lane will be restricted to Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Crews also may work on weekends to make up for weather delays.

A 40 mph speed limit and a 14-foot width limit will be enforced on the bridge during work hours. The sidewalk on the west side of the bridge also will be closed during working hours.

Drivers are reminded to follow all temporary traffic control devices throughout both construction zones.

ITD and the Idaho State Police caution motorists to slow down and pay attention when driving in work zones, where increased speeding fines and other penalties apply. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and dial 5-1-1 or visit 511.idaho.gov for information on the state highway or interstate system.