10/27/2020
UPDATE: Construction on US-91 from Shelley to York Rd will begin Thursday (Oct. 29)
UPDATE: The project team will host a weekly public meeting beginning Wedn, Nov. 4th at 10a.m. located at the Shelley Firehouse - 585 W Fir St, Shelley, ID. This on-going public meeting will be a chance for the project team to communicate with the public of new project updates or concerns. The public meeting will take place every Wednesday for the remainder of the project, which is expected to be complete in the fall of 2021, unless otherwise notified.
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SHELLEY - Construction crews will begin setting up traffic control to begin work on US-91 from the Shelley north county line to York Rd on Thursday, October 29.
This project will have 2 phases of completion. The first phase of this project will start this Thursday as crews begin to work on tree removal, ditch work, irrigation pipe replacements and other various project preparations.
Motorists should anticipate reduced speeds and to watch for and follow the appropriate traffic signs. Traffic control will be in place intermittently in the construction zone. Drivers are encouraged to watch for flaggers in the work zone and are encouraged to plan their commute accordingly.
The project is expected to begin the second and final phase in March of 2021 as crews will plan on completing the final road construction. Project completion is expected by the fall of 2021. Motorists are encouraged to drive safely and attentively through the work zones.
Check 511.idaho.gov for current road construction and conditions.