8/30/2019
Exit 137 closure to occur next week on Interstate 84 near Bliss
SHOSHONE --- Early next week the Idaho Transportation Department will close both directions of Exit 137 on Interstate 84 near Bliss while construction occurs on the on- and off-ramps. The closure is tentatively planned for Tuesday, September 3 however, it may occur on a later day in the week. This is part of the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Replacement project underway since spring of this year.
The eastbound Exit 137 off-ramp will continue to remain closed as it has throughout the duration of this project.
The closure is expected to be in place from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. and last for approximately one day. Traffic heading toward Bliss should utilize Exit 141. A detour will also be in place directing traffic to interstate access points.
Click here for an image of the project.
Motorists should pay attention to signage which will be in place to safely direct them through the area. The railroad will continue to be operational throughout construction.
Western Construction, Inc. from Boise is the contractor for this project.