9/9/2022
Rest area on westbound I-84 near Bliss to close indefinitely starting Monday
SHOSHONE – On Monday (Sept. 12), the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will close the westbound Interstate 84 Bliss rest area until further notice due to a damaged waterline.
“We have been working to fix the line but have determined that more extensive repairs are needed,” ITD Maintenance Foreman Phil Etchart explained.
A timeframe for how long the rest area will be closed is not currently known.
“Our crews work hard to maintain rest areas for the benefit of travelers,” ITD Facility Manager Shawn Webb stated. “Our goal is to repair the line and reopen this location as soon as possible.”
The Bliss rest area facility located eastbound on I-84 will not be impacted and will remain open.
The statuses of rest areas can be found by visiting 511.idaho.gov.