2/22/2010
I-84/I-86 Interchange closure, detour to Pocatello planned for Wednesday (Feb. 24)
BURLEY - Considerable roadway breakup will require a substantial patch on the eastbound ramp of the Interstate 84/Interstate 86 interchange. The repairs will require closure of the eastbound ramp for several hours on Wednesday (Feb. 24), the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Weather permitting, state crews will be milling up and replacing a significant section of asphalt on the ramp toward Salt Lake City. Temporary patching has not been able to keep the roadway intact through winter and until warmer temperatures arrive. Work is expected to take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Interstate traffic will be detoured onto Interstate 86 eastbound to Pocatello then south on Interstate 15 to Tremonton north of Salt Lake City. The detour through Pocatello will add about 60 miles.
Local traffic is advised to use Idaho 77 and 81 through Declo during the road work.
Crews also will be performing additional work in the westbound lanes near the I-84/I-86 interchange on Tuesday (Feb. 23). Traffic will be reduced to one lane and a speed reduction to 45 mph will be in effect during work hours.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the work zone. Crew members and equipment will be entering and leaving the work zone.
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.